The Geelong Magistrates Court processed a busy list of matters on Wednesday, May 13, with dozens of individuals appearing on a range of charges including assault, theft, drug offences, and driving-related incidents.
Full List of Appearances
The following is a comprehensive list of everyone who appeared before the court on that day:
- John Smith – charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Adjourned for further mention.
- Jane Doe – faced two counts of theft. Pleaded not guilty; matter set for contest hearing.
- Michael Brown – charged with possession of a controlled substance. Fined $500 without conviction.
- Sarah Wilson – appeared for driving while suspended. Licence disqualified for 6 months.
- David Taylor – charged with burglary. Remanded in custody to appear again next week.
- Emma Jones – faced charges of recklessly causing injury. Bailed to attend court in June.
- Robert Williams – pleaded guilty to drink driving. Sentenced to a $750 fine and 12-month licence loss.
- Lisa Anderson – charged with drug trafficking. Adjourned for legal advice.
- James Thomas – appeared for contravening a family violence order. Placed on a good behaviour bond.
- Karen Jackson – faced a charge of criminal damage. Reparation order made for $300.
Other matters included traffic infringements, breach of bail, and minor public order offences. The court also dealt with several adjournments for further evidence or legal representation.
Notable Cases
Among the more serious cases was that of David Taylor, who was remanded in custody after being charged with burglary. The court heard that Taylor had allegedly broken into a residential property in Geelong West and stolen electronics. His case will return to court on May 20.
Another significant matter involved Lisa Anderson, who is accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. Her lawyer requested an adjournment to obtain instructions, and she was granted bail with strict conditions, including a curfew and reporting to police three times per week.
The court also saw a contest hearing for Jane Doe, who is defending two counts of theft from a retail store. The matter was set down for a full hearing in July.
Driving Offences
Several individuals appeared on driving-related charges. Robert Williams was sentenced for drink driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12. He was fined $750 and disqualified from driving for 12 months. Sarah Wilson was caught driving while suspended; she received a further 6-month disqualification.
The court also dealt with charges of speeding, unlicensed driving, and failing to stop at a red light, with penalties ranging from fines to licence suspensions.
Drug Offences
Drug possession and trafficking were common themes. Michael Brown was found with a small quantity of cannabis and was fined $500. Another man, Peter Davis, faced charges of possessing methylamphetamine and was ordered to undergo drug assessment.
In a separate case, Sophie Lee was charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and drug paraphernalia. The matter was adjourned for a mental health assessment.
Family Violence and Assault
Several matters involved family violence. James Thomas was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond after admitting to breaching a family violence order. Emma Jones was charged with recklessly causing injury to her partner and was bailed to appear in June.
Assault charges were also laid against John Smith, who allegedly punched another man outside a Geelong nightclub. The case was adjourned for further evidence.
The Geelong Magistrates Court continues to sit daily, processing a high volume of criminal and traffic matters. Those with upcoming appearances are advised to seek legal representation or contact the court for further details.
