Event and Time
Event Description
- Defendant: Athar Almatrah
- Charge: Pleaded guilty to one charge of recklessly causing serious injury.
- Date of Offending: Relevant events transpired primarily in July and August 2019.
- Background: The incident originated from a feud between the Finks and Mongols outlaw motorcycle gangs, leading the Finks to retaliate against an alleged Mongols member.
Application and Claims
- Accusations: Almatrah created a fake Instagram profile to lure the victim, Rocco, into an ambush set by Finks gang members.
- Compensation: It was agreed that Almatrah would receive $5,000 for aiding this revenge act.
- Victim's Condition: Rocco was shot multiple times during the ambush but survived.
Judicial Decisions
- Plea: Almatrah entered a guilty plea while accepting moral culpability for recklessly causing serious injury.
- Judicial Verdict: The judge indicated a potential sentence of 20 months’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 10 months, recognizing various mitigating factors.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Defendant's Claims:
- Almatrah acted under the influence of her relationship with HA, a Finks member. - She claimed to be unaware of the exact nature of the crime (use of firearms), only knowing it would likely result in serious injury. - Alleged she acted under compulsion and was manipulated by HA.
- Prosecution's Argument:
- Emphasized Almatrah's willingness to assist in the crime for financial benefit, acknowledging she knew of a potential attack. - Argued that Almatrah’s setup of the victim, and subsequent actions to delete the fake account, indicated knowledge of wrongdoing.