Refusal to provide passcode – charge dismissed

Following a Police search of his vehicle, our client was charged with giving false personal details, driving without a licence and refusing to provide the pin or passcode to his phone. The passcode was required to assist Police in the investigation of a potential drug possession charge. Our client was concerned to protect his privacy and did not wish Police to access personal information on his phone. We negotiated with the Police to have that charge discontinued. Our client readily pleaded guilty to the remaining minor charges for which he was fined and granted a spent conviction order and … he got his phone back.