Albury woman charged after breaching domestic violence order
A West Albury woman breached a domestic violence order by meeting her ex-partner while intoxicated, then arrested with methamphetamine and a knife.
A 41-year-old breached a court order banning contact with her ex-partner within 12 hours of drinking by meeting him at a pub on August 21. Alecia O'Reilly had consumed bourbon before arriving and while at the venue.
After arguing with him, she walked to Albury police station to report him, telling officers she had chosen to meet him and could have walked away. O'Reilly walked out of the station and was found outside a nearby hotel.
Police found 0.36 grams of methamphetamine and a 14-centimetre flick knife in her possession. She faces charges including contravening the domestic violence order, drug possession, and carrying a knife in public.
The case has been adjourned for sentencing in November.
Why it mattersThe case shows how breaches of domestic violence orders carry legal consequences, and how police respond to allegations at the station.
AustraliaNSW court case affecting sentencing for a West Albury resident in November.
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