Repeat offender trio in tragic example of Qld’s youth crime crisis
Three repeat juvenile offenders from disadvantaged backgrounds who have all spent time in custody have once again come before the courts to be sentenced for violent offending.
Police & Courts
Police allege killer crash driver did 188km/h while on MDMA
A young driver had been drinking, was on drugs and reaching astonishing speeds the night he allegedly caused a crash which claimed the life of his 23-year-old mate, a court has heard.
Police officer ‘donkey kicked,’ knocked to ground by cleaner
A woman who assaulted a police officer while other officers were trying to deal with her boyfriend at the Hervey Bay police station has faced court.
Unemployed dad bashes girlfriend’s ex-partner, steals his TV
A Bundaberg father invaded the home of his ex-girlfriend’s partner with two other people, punched him in the head multiple times and stole his television.
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‘I crave silence’: Stalker sentenced in District Court
“Your behaviour was serious and caused significant emotional harm.”
Horrific domestic violence offender released from prison
The man’s violent assault on his ex-wife was in full view of their children.
Fatal crash victim’s mother speaks out on driver’s sentence
“With the driver now behind bars, if only for 20 months, we will continue to grieve the loss of our beloved Bailey.”
Young man jailed for killing mate in ‘catastrophic’ crash
“I envisage his chiselled jawline as he laid in his coffin, I can even feel the coldness of his cheeks on my fingertips.”
Young couple risks freedom and future for drugs
“You are very foolish”: Drug producers’ wake-up call after police stormed their home.
Woman sent back to jail for repeated drug offending
JUDGE: “You had an unfortunate childhood, but as a woman in her mid-30s, you can’t continue to blame the decisions you now make on your childhood.”
Man jailed after not reporting tattoo, social media accounts
JUDGE: “For a young man you have spent a very long time in prison, and life has much more to offer than the inside of a cell.”
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