Sam Wood's legal team has indicated he intends to fight serious allegations stemming from an alleged incident with his wife, Snezana Wood, during a Noosa holiday. Crown prosecutors opposed his release by presenting evidence of an escalating party lifestyle and violent conduct that reportedly took place near young children and an adult witness. To secure his freedom before trial, the defense proposed that Wood relocate to his father's residence in Tasmania, complete a behavioral change course, and provide a substantial surety. Wood’s counsel also noted that lengthy trial delays could result in him serving more time in custody than an eventual sentence would require.
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Under Queensland law, the strangulation charge requires Wood to demonstrate why his deten…: Under Queensland law, the strangulation charge requires Wood to demonstrate why his detention is not justified.
The defense conceded Wood struggles with anger under major stress but insisted he possess…: The defense conceded Wood struggles with anger under major stress but insisted he possesses self-control and lacks substance addiction.
Wood plans to fight the domestic violence charges as his legal team raises concerns over…: Wood plans to fight the domestic violence charges as his legal team raises concerns over prolonged pre-trial custody.
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A Queensland court has heard claims that former Bachelor star Sam Wood used drugs and alcohol, engaged in a “party lifestyle” and that he “struggles with anger”, as Wood makes a second bid for bail on domestic violence charges
Wood, 46, from Melbourne, has been held in custody since his arrest on 4 October at Noosa.
He was initially denied bail over allegations he choked and assaulted his wife, Snezana Wood, while the family was holidaying on the Sunshine Coast.
He is charged with two domestic violence offences: assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting.
His legal team have indicated he will fight the charges.
During an initial bail hearing, a court heard Snezana was supportive of the charges, that she was allegedly choked and that “there was a cessation of breath”.
“She articulates [in a video-recorded statement] the banging of her head on the floor. She couldn’t breathe,” police prosecutor Jeanette Grigoris told the earlier hearing. “She thought she was going to die.”
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