A young woman convicted for "cowardly, unprovoked assaults" has been given an opportunity to repay her debt to society.
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Dubbo Local Court Magistrate Andrew Eckhold said offences committed by Casey Louise Ryan were a reflection of her involvement with the insidious prohibited drug crystal methamphetamine, known as ice.
Ryan, 20, of Dubbo, was brought before the court on two charges of common assault and a single charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The offending put her in breach of a bond previously imposed for assaulting police.
A solicitor from the Aboriginal Legal Service said Ryan had taken significant steps towards rehabilitation.
"At the time of the offending she was essentially homeless, had been using ice and was going through a withdrawal stage," the solicitor said.
"She is now with a stable partner and has accommodation.
"She is enrolled in TAFE and doing courses with the hope of gaining a job in the hospitality industry.
"She has ceased offending."
Magistrate Eckhold said he had been dealing with Riley and her family for a considerable period of time.
"Your history is not great but you have done a lot to turn your life around," he said.
"Your last offence was more than a year ago.
"You are getting yourself educated. The pre-sentence report is good.
"All the offences reflect you were having trouble with ice."
Magistrate Eckhold said he would take no action of the breach of the good behaviour bond.
Ryan was placed on an additional two-year bond and fined $200 for the common assaults.
She was ordered to perform 150 hours community service for the assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
"The attacks were unprovoked and cowardly," Magistrate Ryan said.
"Community service is a direct alternative to jail
"If you don't do the hours you may go to jail.
"You are being given a chance to repay your debt to society.
"Take advantage of the opportunity."