A man who attempted to enter two homes has been ordered to hand over $10,000 as part of a bail forfeiture.
Craig Robert Greeney, 40, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court on Thursday, September 27, facing charges of attempting to enter a dwelling, attempted home burglary with intent, breaching bail conditions, and obstructing police officers.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Greg Ward told the court Greeney attempted to get through a window at a residence in Dalyellup between 5.30pm and 8.30pm on June 9, 2017.
He also attempted to enter a Mundaring residence last year, smashing the window to open the door.
A cut left blood near a bedroom door on the premises.
At a later date, Greeney attempted to shut his front door on police officers before pushing them away.
Greeney was interviewed by police on June 15.
In regards to the incident in Dalyellup, Greeney’s lawyer said his client had been on amphetamine at the time.
Along with the $10,000 bail forfeiture order, Greeney received a 12-month sentence suspended for 18 months as well as a $500 fine.
The lawyer said, after his car had broken down, Greeney had been looking for a source of water.
Discussing the second incident in Mundaring, the lawyer said Greeney had admitted to the attempted break-in.
The lawyer also said Greeney had denied throwing punches at police but did admit to pushing them away.
The court heard Greeney had previous burglaries on his record, with the last conviction dating back to 2012.
He had also spent five months – between May and August this year – behind bars.
Although taking Greeney’s guilty pleas into account, Magistrate Brian Mahon stressed the seriousness of attempted break-ins and burglaries.
Having dealt with Greeney in the past, Mr Mahon noted Greeney had not “run his mouth” during proceedings this time around.
The Magistrate warned him that the “wheels would not stay on” should he continue to use prohibited drugs.
After much consideration, Mr Mahon decided any term of imprisonment should be suspended.
Along with the bail forfeiture order, Greeney received a 12-month sentence suspended for 18 months as well as a $500 fine.
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