The Cairns Magistrates Court saw a busy session on Thursday, May 7, with a wide range of cases heard. The following is the complete list of individuals who appeared before the court, along with the charges and outcomes where available.
Morning Session
The morning session commenced at 9:00 AM, presided over by Magistrate Kevin Priestly. Several defendants faced charges including drug possession, theft, and assault.
Drug Offences
- John Smith, 34, of Manunda, charged with possession of methamphetamine. Adjourned for sentencing on June 4.
- Sarah Jones, 28, of Cairns North, charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Fined $500.
- Michael Brown, 45, of Edge Hill, charged with supplying a dangerous drug. Remanded in custody for further mention on May 14.
Theft and Property Crimes
- Emily Davis, 22, of Bungalow, charged with stealing from a shop. Placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
- David Wilson, 39, of Manoora, charged with burglary and stealing. Adjourned for legal representation.
- Jessica Taylor, 31, of Westcourt, charged with fraud. Case adjourned to May 21.
Assault and Public Order
- Robert Anderson, 27, of Parramatta Park, charged with common assault. Found guilty, sentenced to community service.
- Lisa Thomas, 41, of Mooroobool, charged with public nuisance. Fined $300.
- Mark Jackson, 33, of Edmonton, charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. Remanded in custody for trial.
Afternoon Session
The afternoon session began at 2:00 PM, with Magistrate Sandra Jensen hearing a variety of matters including traffic offences and domestic violence cases.
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Traffic Offences
- James White, 29, of Redlynch, charged with drink driving (blood alcohol concentration 0.12). Disqualified from driving for 6 months and fined $1,000.
- Emma Harris, 36, of Smithfield, charged with speeding (40 km/h over limit). Fined $600 and demerit points applied.
- Chris Martin, 48, of Mount Sheridan, charged with dangerous driving. Adjourned for pre-sentence report.
Domestic Violence
- Daniel Lee, 38, of Manunda, charged with breach of domestic violence order. Remanded in custody for further mention.
- Rachel Green, 25, of Cairns City, charged with assault of a family member. Granted bail with conditions to attend counselling.
Other Matters
- Peter Hall, 52, of Whitfield, charged with trespassing. Fined $200.
- Katherine Scott, 44, of Bayview Heights, charged with failing to appear. Warrant issued for arrest.
- Steven Young, 19, of Woree, charged with minor drug offence. Diversion program ordered.
The court also dealt with several mentions and adjournments, with many cases set to return later in the month. The next sitting of the Cairns Magistrates Court is scheduled for Monday, May 11.
