Albury court spares conviction but orders counselling for domestic violence
Rebecka Chilcott avoided a conviction but must complete anger management and serve a two-year conditional release order for domestic violence.
Rebecka Chilcott, 29, from Lavington, faced court after assaulting her ex-partner. The incidents began in April after they split but continued sharing a house.
On August 3, Chilcott threw coffee in her ex-partner's face after finding explicit texts. Chilcott kicked the bedroom door to get in.
She pushed her ex onto the bed and slapped her cheek. Nine days later, Chilcott saw her ex kiss another woman.
She punched her in the jaw and face. Chilcott pleaded guilty to intentionally or recklessly damaging property and two counts of common assault.
The judge didn't record a conviction but imposed a two-year order. Chilcott must complete anger management courses and continue taking her medication.
- Rebecka Chilcott, 29, from Lavington
- Defendant age and place
- August 3, 2026
- First assault date
Why it mattersThe outcome shows how courts balance accountability for domestic violence with rehabilitation options when circumstances warrant such an approach.
AustraliaNSW court practice allows judges to spare convictions in domestic violence cases where conditional orders and counselling can address root causes.
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