Court

Conviction for fake name
A Melbourne man who aggressively resisted police arrest after lying about his identity must apologise to officers and donate $1500 to a police charity.

Burglar to serve four months’ jail
A Colac district father who broke into a school and stole a trolley worth of maintenance supplies will serve four months in prison.

Fine dismissed for clean record
A Colac magistrate has dismissed a man’s fine for driving almost 20 kilometres over the speed limit on the Princes Highway because of his “unblemished criminal record”.

Father off the roads for drink-drive crash
A Colac father who was more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit when he crashed with an unrestrained toddler in the front seat has avoided jail.

Drug driver off the roads
A Colac district mechanic has been caught behind the wheel of a car just two days after his driver’s licence was suspended.

Teen to repay $2500 stolen from mum
A teenager who stole almost $2500 from his mother has been ordered to repay the money and stay out of trouble.

Criminal conviction for cannabis possession
A Colac district man who ditched his drugs in a bush after police spoke with him has received a criminal conviction and must donate $1000.

Woman pleads to criminal damage
A homeless Colac woman has faced court over an incident involving a car and a wheelchair.