Published on 8 Dec 2020

Initial charges laid 29 June 2020 – 2 counts of deception, 1 count of conspiracy to commit the offence of abuse of public office and 1 count of conspiracy to attempt to obstruct or pervert the course of justice or due administration of the law

Status

Sentenced – 4 December 2020

Outcome

  • Pleaded guilty to 2 counts of deception, 1 count of conspiracy to commit abuse of public office
  • Sentenced in the District Court to a total period of imprisonment for 18 months, with a non-parole period of 12 months
  • The sentence imposed in the District Court was appealed to the Supreme Court of South Australia (Court of Criminal Appeal)
  • On 14 April 2021 the Court of Criminal Appeal determined the appeals and resentenced the defendant to imprisonment for 21 months with a non-parole period of 12 months

VIEW SENTENCING REMARKS

View Judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeal

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