Robbery in company charges: Police v SH

Key Words: Robbery in company – section 97 Crimes Act 1900 – plea negotiations – assault occasioning actual bodily harm – section 59 Crimes Act 1900 – steal from person – charges reduced – plea of guilty to lesser charges

Facts:

SH was charged with Robbery in Company and 2 counts of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. SH was initially bail refused for this offence however was granted bail to a residential rehabilitation program. Representations were made to the Director of Public Prosecutions and as a result SH pleaded guilty to the lesser charges in full satisfaction of the more serious charges. The matter remained in the Local Court.

Outcome:

SH pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and steal from person. He was sentenced to a 12 month suspended sentence.

Testimonial:

“I knew I was facing a lengthy jail term for the Robbery charge. Jail was not a place I wanted to go back to and I have been so worried about what was going to happen. I am so grateful I didn’t receive a  jail sentence and so grateful that I can move on with my life. Thank you for everything you have done for me Peter. Thank you so much.” – SH