The client in this matter was charged with an offence of ‘being armed in or near a place of public entertainment’. The allegation related to police finding a set of knuckle dusters in the client’s possession following a random search in an entertainment precinct. The weapon was not equipped on the client’s person and was secreted in a bag along with a number of other items.

Following successful negotiations we were able to have the charge amended to simple possession of a weapon, instead of an allegation of going armed. This significantly reduced the client’s culpability for the conduct.

At sentencing we presented a detailed plea in mitigation outlining the circumstances of the case and the client’s numerous favorable personal circumstances. The Magistrate was persuaded to impose a fine and a spent conviction.

This was a fantastic outcome which meant that the client’s positive career prospects remained intact. The client was very happy with the outcome.