2025-03-03
Addict who waved Stanley blade in front of cashier's face gets 18 months
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She said there needs to be a custodial element to the sentence given the seriousness of the offence but that there will be a "structured release from custody" to allow Collins to rehabilitate. She noted a report from the Probation Services stating it was willing to work with Collins as he has a strong family support and has access in the community to treatment for his addiction. "He is going to have to direct his efforts towards rehabilitation so he is not a risk to society in the future," Judge Crowe continued before she imposed a sentence of three years.