Disorderly Conduct/Hinder Police/Refuse to Leave Licensed Premises
Charge
Maximum Penalty
Disorderly Conduct – $1,250 or 3 years imprisonment. Hinder Police – $2,500 or 6 months imprisonment. Refuse to Leave Licensed Premises – $2,000.
Penalty Received
Charges of Hinder Police and Refuse to Leave Licensed Premises withdrawn. Pleaded Guilty to Disorderly Conduct, No further penalty.
Circumstances
Defendant was drinking at Feathers Hotel. Went outside for a cigarette. Was asked to leave premises. Wanted to purchase additional alcohol from bottle shop. Became agitated when refused service. Police attended and arrested Defendant. Defendant injured shoulder during the process of arrest and struggled with police as a result.
Suburb where the offence occurred: Burnside
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