One, of the many, for the legal eagles pot.
A strange tale (helicopter related). - I would like to ask, if I may what you would call this story, in nice (as in accurate) terms. The story, as it was recently told to me goes like this:-
CASA 'did' a chopper pilot (Chopper) over, the whole nine yards: license, reputation, job etc; not in court though; DPP didn't want a bar of it. So, off to the AAT with their star witness, who was looking at a jail term, (on account of being dopey, naughty and getting caught), in tow. CASA produced statements, evidence and even video footage in support of their case; they even had the AFP collect and deliver the 'on bail' witness to the AAT.
Well, the case was heard, the decision made the license stripped and a not a fit a proper edict was supported. In the aftermath, all the usual things occurred after an event like that; divorce, depression, anger and anger management issues. During the breakdown of normal life, Chopper decided to 'scratch' around a bit; as he knew, for certain sure that he 'didn't do it". In short; after some judicious searching and some time spent with the now released 'star' witness (SW) revealed some very interesting, provable facts. Things like SW recanting and reversing all previous testimony. SW is also reported as stating that subtle hints relating to a longer term at HMP could be provided should cooperation be less than enthusiastic; and, that maybe a room with a view and time off on account o'being good, could be arranged. Well, the 'paperwork' was all signed, sealed and delivered; evidence, statements, the whole shooting match. This was all duly despatched, on advice, to CASA legal, in the hopes of having things put to rights; - for Chopper you understand.
There was much talk of 'mounting' a thorough investigation, through the proper channels; so Chopper waits a while, then waits another little while, wondering, as you would, just WTF is going on.
Here's the crazy part – Eventually, word filters through that Choppers' plaint and righteous indignation have been ignored, not considered. It seems that the entire brief has been flipped and conjured into a complaint made by SW - against the 'investigator' (s) and marked for AFP attention : 'cept AFP have never heard of it, no paperwork etc..
Aye, it's passing strange. You'll admit that's quite a twist and a puzzle of the legal variety for a lay mind to grapple with. Not being privy to 'all' the 'paperwork', and only working with 'hearsay', the truth, the whole truth and nothing but etc. SHMG is beyond my short reach. But, humour me, if it all turns out to be Kosher (or Halal if it pleases) what, precisely are we looking at here?
Toot toot.
A strange tale (helicopter related). - I would like to ask, if I may what you would call this story, in nice (as in accurate) terms. The story, as it was recently told to me goes like this:-
CASA 'did' a chopper pilot (Chopper) over, the whole nine yards: license, reputation, job etc; not in court though; DPP didn't want a bar of it. So, off to the AAT with their star witness, who was looking at a jail term, (on account of being dopey, naughty and getting caught), in tow. CASA produced statements, evidence and even video footage in support of their case; they even had the AFP collect and deliver the 'on bail' witness to the AAT.
Well, the case was heard, the decision made the license stripped and a not a fit a proper edict was supported. In the aftermath, all the usual things occurred after an event like that; divorce, depression, anger and anger management issues. During the breakdown of normal life, Chopper decided to 'scratch' around a bit; as he knew, for certain sure that he 'didn't do it". In short; after some judicious searching and some time spent with the now released 'star' witness (SW) revealed some very interesting, provable facts. Things like SW recanting and reversing all previous testimony. SW is also reported as stating that subtle hints relating to a longer term at HMP could be provided should cooperation be less than enthusiastic; and, that maybe a room with a view and time off on account o'being good, could be arranged. Well, the 'paperwork' was all signed, sealed and delivered; evidence, statements, the whole shooting match. This was all duly despatched, on advice, to CASA legal, in the hopes of having things put to rights; - for Chopper you understand.
There was much talk of 'mounting' a thorough investigation, through the proper channels; so Chopper waits a while, then waits another little while, wondering, as you would, just WTF is going on.
Here's the crazy part – Eventually, word filters through that Choppers' plaint and righteous indignation have been ignored, not considered. It seems that the entire brief has been flipped and conjured into a complaint made by SW - against the 'investigator' (s) and marked for AFP attention : 'cept AFP have never heard of it, no paperwork etc..
Aye, it's passing strange. You'll admit that's quite a twist and a puzzle of the legal variety for a lay mind to grapple with. Not being privy to 'all' the 'paperwork', and only working with 'hearsay', the truth, the whole truth and nothing but etc. SHMG is beyond my short reach. But, humour me, if it all turns out to be Kosher (or Halal if it pleases) what, precisely are we looking at here?
Toot toot.