Articles tagged: Court
Very expensive drive-through dinner
A Colac man has learnt an almost $2000 lesson after police caught him driving to McDonalds for dinner with a suspended licence.
Overseas student loses licence, but avoids record
An international student caught doing 138 kilometres on the Princes Highway near Birregurra is off the roads for the next six months, but has avoided a criminal conviction.
Magistrate warns driver of prison potential
A lawyer has described his Camperdown client as “incredibly stupid” for an accident that flipped his car and put him at risk of a jail sentence.
Learner avoids conviction
A Colac learner driver who blew a blood alcohol reading three times the legal limit on an early morning drive with a car full of friends has avoided a criminal conviction but won’t be driving for the next nine months.
Lucky iced coffee offender
A Colac magistrate has dismissed theft charges against a 53-year-old woman but warned her not to return to court.
Donut bite while driving costs licence
A very embarrassed driver was “taking a bite of a donut” when he was caught doing more than 25 kilometres above the speed limit in Deans Marsh.
Prison possible for sexual assault, stalking
A Winchelsea man found guilty of sexual assault, stalking and upskirting will learn whether he is facing prison time next month.
Fine for illegal tree cutting
A Colac district man has been slapped with a $1000 fine for cutting down a tree in the Otways.
Prison warning for drug-driver
A man who has continued to drive on drugs despite going to court multiple times for drug driving will learn his fate next week.
Loss of licence for drug rider
A man who smoked cannabis the night before he was involved in a motorcycle crash on the Great Ocean Road has lost his licence for 15 months and must pay a $900 fine.
Local farmer to face court on animal cruelty charges
A south west farmer will face Colac court later this month charged with animal cruelty offences.
No conviction for father who smashed windows
A Ballarat father who damaged two Colac businesses after being allegedly assaulted has received a community correction order to treat his alcohol abuse.
Father to donate $500 for threatening police
A Colac father who threatened to kill a police officer in an altercation involving his son has been ordered to donate $500 to the court.
Conviction, fine for theft
A Colac man who stole a $250 bike from outside a local supermarket has received a $300 fine and a mark on his criminal record.
No conviction for trespass, theft
A Colac woman has avoided a criminal conviction for trespassing through a home, stealing items and breaking a television.
Fine a timely reminder to lock away firearms
A Colac district man who left three guns in a toolbox in his ute trailer right beside the keys has received a $500 fine.
Accused denies driving mum’s car on ovals
A Colac district man has denied allegedly driving his mother’s Toyota Rav 4 through fences in two Colac ovals causing almost $10,000 worth of damage.
News from the Colac Magistrates’ Court
The latest news from the Colac Magistrates' Court.
Fuel thieves receive convictions and fines
A Colac man who covered his number plates before stealing petrol from a Colac service station has received a criminal conviction and $500 fine.
News from the Colac Magistrates’ Court
The latest news from the Colac Magistrates' Court including multiple drink drivers and a sex offender.
Known sex offender avoids jail
A Colac sex offender has escaped a prison sentence after failing to notify authorities about his contact with a teenager.
Learner’s costly mistake
A suspended Colac learner driver caught driving without a supervisor has been slapped with a $400 fine.
Jail time for ram-raid offender
A Lorne man who caused $10,000 of damage to a Colac service station while in a drug-fueled paranoia will spend the next seven months in prison.
Lucky escape for drink driver
A Cobden father has escaped a jail sentence for a drink driving accident near Geelong, which a magistrate says he was lucky to walk away from.
