Australia, July 22 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on June 20:
1. KIRK JA: I agree with Davies J.
2. DAVIES J: The applicant was found guilty after trial of three offences as follows:
Count 1: Use offensive weapon in company with intent to prevent lawful apprehension contrary to s 33B(2) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The maximum penalty for this offence is 15 years' imprisonment. There is no standard non-parole period.
Count 2: Police pursuit, not stop and drive in a manner dangerous, contrary to s 51B(1) of the Crimes Act. The maximum penalty for this offence is 3 years imprisonment and there is no standard non-parole period.
Count 3: Intentionally destroy property by fire contrary ...