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Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm, plea in the Magistrates' Court

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Kristina Kothrakis
Criminal Defence Lawyer


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Firearm Offences

A Case Study: Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm, plea in the Magistrates' Court
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The Name of the Offence


Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm

Place of the event - Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm


Footscray

The court attended - Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm


Dandenong Magistrates' Court
Acting Solicitor: Kristina Kothrakis

Facts of the Case - Prohibited person possessing an unregistered firearm


Client was charged with 2 instances of possessing an imitation hand gun. He had removed the gun from his pants whilst inside a Subway restaurant. He was also charged with related assault charges. He has an extensive criminal history, including prior for similar type offending.

Results Achieved


Successful negotiations with the prosecutors resulted in all assault charges being withdrawn. He pleaded guilty to 2 charges of possessing a firearm. The Magistrate heard submissions in relation to an acquired brain injury he has, and the supports that were currently in place for him. He was ultimately persuaded to place him on a 12 month good behaviour bond, and to make a $100.00 contribution to the Court fund.

Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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