Assault on a cleaner
Police arrested BDI in relation to an assault on a cleaner at a shopping complex. The incident was on CCTV, and shows the friends of BDI assaulting the cleaner. At one point, BDI approached the victim and pats him down, as if searching for a wallet or phone.
Police charged BDI with common assault. However, as he was a juvenile, the matter went before the Parramatta Children’s Court.
Children’s Court hearing leads to good behaviour bond
Prior to the Children’s Court hearing, a successful plea negotiation with the prosecution resulted in them withdrawing the robbery charges against BDI.
In return, BDI pleaded guilty to the charge of common assault. Following this plea of guilty, BDI got a sentenced of a good behaviour bond of 12 months.
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- Common assault, Section 61 Crimes Act 1900
- robbery in company, Section 97(1) Crimes Act 1900
- plea negotiation
- good behaviour bond, Section 9 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
