A former Surfside man, who pleaded guilty to multiple weapon offences, has been fined $5500 and placed on a two-year Community Corrections Order.
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Daniel James Sharpe, 18, appeared in Batemans Bay court via video link on Monday, June 3, and seemed emotional as Magistrate Doug Dick handed down the sentence.
Sharpe was charged with two counts of not keeping a firearm safely, two counts of possessing an unauthorised firearm, three counts of possessing or using a prohibited weapon, one count of possessing ammunition without holding a license, one count of possessing a prohibited drug, one count of stalking/intimidation, and one count of driving in a reckless manner.
He was fined $500 for each offence, a total of $5500, and told he must also attend rehabilitation, and undergo psychiatric assessment if requested. He was also disqualified from driving for two years.
He was placed on an Apprehended Violence Order in relation to the stalking/intimidation charge.
Sharpe confirmed he understood the sentence, and said he would be able to pay the fines off over a period of time.
Sharpe's defence lawyer, Wayne Boom, said his client's behaviour surrounding the AVO suggested an "obsessive problem".
"He has a plan, and he sticks to it," Mr Boom said. "If he doesn't have a plan, he reverts to obsessive behaviour."
Mr Boom confirmed that both Sharpe and his father no longer live in Surfside, and have no plans to return to Batemans Bay.
"They've cut all ties," he said.
Magistrate Dick made sure Sharpe was aware of the consequences if he re-offends.
"It's been explained to you now, it will be explained when you're released from prison, and it will be explained when you see the community corrections officer," he said. "If you end up back in jail, it's because you failed to obey our directives, not because you didn't understand."