“A psychologist has identified in his report Mr Firebrace’s difficult upbringing and diagnosed him as suffering symptoms of PTSD,” she said. Ms Farnan agreed to have the matter dealt with under the Act after the court was told of Mr Firebrace’s “difficult upbringing” and alcohol treatment. Under the Act, a magistrate can determine someone will not receive a jail sentence or pay a fine if they are satisfied a person has a cognitive disability. Mr Firebrace, left, and partner Stephanie Mendez were both charged after the incident.
