Portland offender serves just 15 days for 53 criminal charges
Kane Kennett was jailed 90 days with 75 already served, walking free in a fortnight despite 53 charges.
Kane Kennett, a well-known Portland offender, was sentenced to 90 days in jail this week but has already had 75 days counted as time served. Kane Kennett will be released in a fortnight.
The 30-year-old faced 53 criminal charges including driving stolen cars, heroin possession and breaching court orders. About half the charges were dropped or amended as part of a plea arrangement.
He was arrested in Portland while banned from the town, and was allegedly found with heroin and a multi-tool. His licence was suspended for three months.
Kennett had been on strict bail conditions including a 9pm curfew, a ban on driving, and orders not to contact witnesses or consume alcohol.
- 53 offences
- Total charges
- 90 days
- Sentence imposed
- 75 days
- Time already served
- 30 years old
- Kennett's age
Why it mattersThe light sentence despite serious charges raises questions about how repeat offenders are managed and whether bail conditions are effective.
AustraliaPortland and Geelong residents will see a repeat offender released after a short jail term for multiple vehicle thefts and drug possession in their region.
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