R v Peric

Case [2022] ACTSC 385


SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Case Title:

R v Peric

Citation:

[2022] ACTSC 385

Hearing Date:

4 February 2023

DecisionDate:

10 February 2022

Before:

Refshauge AJ

Decision:

1.    It be noted that Mitchell John Peric has been assessed as eligible for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment.

2.    A Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment be prepared.

3.    The Director-General of the Health Directorate, through Alcohol and Drug Services and Forensic Mental Health, and the Director-General of Justice and Community Safety, through ACT Corrective Services, prepare a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment and submit it to the Court and to members of the Treatment Order Team on or before Thursday 31 March 2022.

4.    The Crown be directed to file and serve its Sentencing Tender Bundle on or before Friday 1 April 2022.

5.    The accused be directed to file and serve a copy of any documents on which he proposes to rely on or before Monday 4 April 2022.

6.    The Crown be directed to file and serve any written submissions on sentence on or before Tuesday 5 April 2022.

7.    The accused be directed to file and serve any written submissions on sentence on or before Wednesday 6 April 2022.

8.    The proceedings be adjourned Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:30 pm for sentence.

9.    Mitchell John Peric be granted bail to appear on Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:30 pm on the conditions that:

a.    He reside at [redacted for legal reasons];

b.    Except in a case of emergency, he remain at his place of residence between the hours of 8:30 pm each day and 7:00 am the next day and that he present himself to the front door of the residence on request by an officer of ACT Policing during those hours;

c.     He report to the Officer-in-Charge of Belconnen Police Station each Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm;

d.    He not consume alcohol, cannabis or any illicit drugs;

e.    He submit to supervision by the Commissioner of ACT Corrective Services or his delegate and obey all reasonable directions of the person supervising him, including attendance at assessment, treatment or counselling for mental health or drug or alcohol dependency;

f.   He submit to breath analysis or urinalysis if requested by any member of ACT Policing or by the person supervising him;

g.    He not be within the suburb of Conder or, unless in connection with his employment, the suburbs of Calwell, Theodore, Gordon or Banks;

h.    He not harass, intimidate or assault [redacted for legal reasons];

i.   He not be within 50 metres of [redacted for legal reasons];

j.   He not contact [redacted for legal reasons] directly or indirectly, except by telephone, SMS text or a messaging application, and with the prior written consent of [redacted for legal reasons]; and

k.     On request by any member of ACT Policing or the person supervising him, he provide access to such any prior written consent referred to in condition j…

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R v Peric [2022] ACTSC 385
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CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of R v Peric involved the respondent, Mitchell John Peric, who was facing charges related to family violence offences. Peric applied for bail, and the court was tasked with determining whether he should be granted bail and, if so, on what conditions. The matter was heard in the Magistrates Court of the Australian Capital Territory.

The legal issues before the court included whether the risk of further offending by Peric could be managed and whether a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order was a viable option. The court had to assess the risk of Peric reoffending and whether this risk could be mitigated through conditions that would be imposed as part of his bail. The court also considered the possibility of a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order as a means of managing the respondent’s risk.

The court found that Peric was eligible for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment and granted him bail. It directed that a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment be prepared and submitted to the court by specified dates. The court imposed a series of conditions on Peric’s bail, including residence restrictions, reporting requirements, and prohibitions on alcohol and drug consumption. The conditions also included restrictions on his movements and interactions with certain individuals. The court scheduled the proceedings for sentence on a specified date, directing that various documents and submissions be filed and served by specified dates.

The orders granted by the court included granting Peric bail with specific conditions, directing the preparation and submission of a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment, and setting timelines for the filing and serving of various documents related to the sentencing process. The court also scheduled the sentencing hearing and outlined the conditions under which Peric was to be granted bail.

Orders

Orders of the court

1. It be noted that Mitchell John Peric has been assessed as eligible for a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment.

2. A Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment be prepared.

3. The Director-General of the Health Directorate, through Alcohol and Drug Services and Forensic Mental Health, and the Director-General of Justice and Community Safety, through ACT Corrective Services, prepare a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment and submit it to the Court and to members of the Treatment Order Team on or before Thursday 31 March 2022.

4. The Crown be directed to file and serve its Sentencing Tender Bundle on or before Friday 1 April 2022.

5. The accused be directed to file and serve a copy of any documents on which he proposes to rely on or before Monday 4 April 2022.

6. The Crown be directed to file and serve any written submissions on sentence on or before Tuesday 5 April 2022.

7. The accused be directed to file and serve any written submissions on sentence on or before Wednesday 6 April 2022.

8. The proceedings be adjourned Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:30 pm for sentence.

9. Mitchell John Peric be granted bail to appear on Friday 8 April 2022 at 2:30 pm on the conditions that:

a. He reside at [redacted for legal reasons];

b. Except in a case of emergency, he remain at his place of residence between the hours of 8:30 pm each day and 7:00 am the next day and that he present himself to the front door of the residence on request by an officer of ACT Policing during those hours;

c. He report to the Officer-in-Charge of Belconnen Police Station each Tuesday and Friday between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm;

d. He not consume alcohol, cannabis or any illicit drugs;

e. He submit to supervision by the Commissioner of ACT Corrective Services or his delegate and obey all reasonable directions of the person supervising him, including attendance at assessment, treatment or counselling for mental health or drug or alcohol dependency;

f. He submit to breath analysis or urinalysis if requested by any member of ACT Policing or by the person supervising him;

g. He not be within the suburb of Conder or, unless in connection with his employment, the suburbs of Calwell, Theodore, Gordon or Banks;

h. He not harass, intimidate or assault [redacted for legal reasons];

i. He not be within 50 metres of [redacted for legal reasons];

j. He not contact [redacted for legal reasons] directly or indirectly, except by telephone, SMS text or a messaging application, and with the prior written consent of [redacted for legal reasons]; and

k. On request by any member of ACT Policing or the person supervising him, he provide access to such any prior written consent referred to in condition j and any written contact with her as permitted by that condition and provide to or permit any such person to take a copy of the consent and written contact.

10. Mitchell John Peric attend at ACT Corrective Services, London Circuit, Canberra City by 4:00 pm today, 10 February 2022, to arrange for supervision.

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