Published on 5 Apr 2019

Initial charges laid on 15 September 2017 - One count of deception and one count of improperly benefit from appointment to public office.

Status

Sentenced - 7 December 2018

Outcome

  • Pleaded guilty to one count of deception and one count of improperly benefit from appointment to public office.
  • Sentenced to imprisonment for 12 months and 18 days with a non-parole period of seven months. Term of imprisonment suspended upon entering into a bond in the sum of $500 to be of good behaviour for a period of 24 months.

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