At EAS Legal, we recently represented a client before the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court charged with breaching a Community Corrections Order (CCO).
The original CCO had been imposed for serious matters, including:
The alleged breach arose from new drug-related offending, and given the client’s history — including prior violence toward police and emergency workers — custody was a very real risk.
Our Approach
From the outset, we knew this was a high-risk sentencing matter. Courts take breaches of Community Corrections Orders seriously, particularly where the original offences involve violence.
Our office made extensive and carefully structured submissions to the Court focusing on rehabilitation, accountability, and proportionality.
We presented evidence that our client had:
We emphasised that while the breach required consequences, imprisonment would derail the meaningful progress already made.
The Outcome
The Court found the breach proven. However:
This was an excellent outcome given the seriousness of the original offending and the real prospect of custody.
Our client avoided jail and was able to continue progressing without further supervision.
Why This Result Matters
Breaches of CCOs — especially those involving violent histories — often result in imprisonment.
This case demonstrates the importance of:
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