Club president Cachia pleads guilty to trespass, not invasion
Dwayne and Joanne Cachia have agreed to plead guilty to trespass instead of home invasion. They allegedly broke into a Bacchus Marsh home with a cricket bat in February. They believed the resident was supplying drugs to a family member.
Why it mattersThe reduced charge means much less serious legal consequences for the couple. It shows how serious criminal charges can shift through court negotiation.
AustraliaA local Ballarat sports leader faces court consequences over the incident, which drew attention from the regional community.
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