What was Colin Fassnidge charged with?

Colin Fassnidge was charged with and pleaded guilty to driving with illicit drugs present in his system, specifically cocaine.

What was the sentence for Colin Fassnidge's cocaine driving charge?

Colin Fassnidge was sentenced to a two-year good behaviour bond and no conviction was recorded.

Has Colin Fassnidge faced similar charges before?

Yes, Colin Fassnidge had a previous offense for the same matter in 2022, for which he received a fine.

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MKR Judge Caught Driving on Cocaine

4 Mar

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Summary

Chef Colin Fassnidge pleaded guilty to driving with cocaine in his system.
He received a two-year good behaviour bond and no conviction was recorded.
The chef previously faced a similar charge in 2022.

Celebrity chef Colin Fassnidge has been sentenced after pleading guilty to driving with cocaine in his system. The My Kitchen Rules judge, aged 52, was stopped for a random drug and alcohol test on November 8 along Malabar Road in South Maroubra, east Sydney.

Magistrate Jacqueline Milledge criticised Fassnidge for his actions, highlighting the serious societal impact of the drug industry. Fassnidge's legal team argued that the effects of the drug had worn off and that he was not endangering others. This marks his second offense for the same charge, having been fined in 2022.