Barrhead man receives common law peace bond

BARRHEAD - A Barrhead man received a 12-month common law peace bond with a $1,100 no-cash deposit after pleading guilty to mischief obstruction.

Justice Gregory Arnold Rice handed down the sentence, accepting a joint Crown and defence submission during a Jan. 14 Barrhead Court of Justice session.

The peace bond conditions include keeping the peace and being of good behaviour. The peace bond also prohibits Knicely from having direct or indirect contact with two complainants, including attending any known residence, place of work, education, or worship.

Rice told Knicely that the peace bond meant he was out of the criminal realm, adding that once he signed the peace bond, the court would withdraw the criminal charge.

"But if you breach it, you're back, and you get charged criminally," he said.

Knicely also pleaded guilty to failing to produce a financial responsibility card, which carries a fine of $1,500, inclusive of the victim fine surcharge.

Initially, Knicely was charged with driving without proper insurance, carrying a minimum charge of $3,000.

Driving without proper insurance

Kyle Barstad also received a $3,000 fine for driving without insurance, pleading guilty to the charge.

Traffic Crown prosecutor R. Rees stated the accused worked seasonally and, as part of her submission, suggested, and was later accepted by Justice Rice, that Barstad be given until the end of November to pay his obligation.

If Barstad doesn't pay the amount by Nov. 28, he risks 45 days in jail.

Driving while unauthorized

Cody Clint Powder received a $600 fine after he pleaded guilty to driving while unauthorized in the Barrhead area on Nov. 2. Justice Rice gave him six months to pay the fine. If he does not, he risks 14 days in jail.

Going the wrong way

Justice Rice gave Susan Errizoe a $163 ticket after she pleaded guilty to going the wrong way on a one-way highway.

Operating a salvage vehicle

David Kruse received a $600 fine, the minimum, after pleading guilty to operating an unregistered salvage vehicle. He also received a $243 fine after pleading to a reduced charge for failing to produce a valid operator's license from the original of failing to hold a valid operator's license.

Barry Kerton, TownandCountryToday.com