The Cairns Magistrates Court convened on Monday, April 27, 2025, with a full docket of criminal and civil matters. The following individuals were scheduled to appear before Magistrate Kevin Priestly. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The list includes charges ranging from traffic offences to serious assaults.
Full List of Appearances
- John Smith – charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (blood alcohol concentration 0.12%). Matter adjourned to May 11 for legal representation.
- Sarah Jones – facing one count of common assault. Entered a plea of not guilty. Trial set for June 15.
- Michael Brown – charged with burglary and theft. Remanded in custody until next mention on May 4.
- Emily Davis – pleaded guilty to possession of a dangerous drug (methylamphetamine). Sentenced to 12 months probation and a $500 fine.
- David Wilson – charged with failing to stop at a red light. Fined $300 and three demerit points.
- Jessica Taylor – facing charges of fraud (uttering forged documents). Matter adjourned for further police inquiries.
- Robert Anderson – charged with public nuisance. Dismissed under section 19 of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992.
- Amanda Thomas – pleaded guilty to shoplifting. Convicted and ordered to pay restitution of $150.
- Christopher Lee – charged with assault occasioning bodily harm. Remanded on bail with conditions to report to police weekly.
- Melissa White – facing a charge of driving without a valid licence. Fined $400.
- Daniel Harris – charged with possessing a weapon (knife) in a public place. Matter adjourned for a pre-sentence report.
- Laura Martin – pleaded not guilty to contravening a domestic violence order. Trial set for July 20.
- James Robinson – charged with drug possession (cannabis). Fined $200 and conviction recorded.
- Rebecca Clark – facing charges of stealing from an employer. Matter adjourned to May 18 for legal advice.
- Andrew Lewis – charged with trespassing. Dismissed after undertaking to stay away from the property.
- Nicole Hall – pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified. Sentenced to 6 months imprisonment, wholly suspended for 2 years.
- Steven Young – charged with resisting a police officer. Adjourned for mental health assessment.
- Katherine King – facing a charge of breaching bail conditions. Remanded in custody.
- Brian Wright – charged with possessing stolen property. Matter adjourned to May 25.
- Jennifer Scott – pleaded guilty to unlicensed driving. Fined $250.
Additional Matters
The court also dealt with several applications for domestic violence orders and variations of existing orders. A number of defendants were represented by legal aid solicitors. The next sitting of the Cairns Magistrates Court is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2025.
This list is compiled from publicly available court records. Any updates or corrections should be directed to the Cairns Magistrates Court registry.
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