In his judgement, Judge Garry Barkle referenced a submission from Heal s lawyer, Wayne Jones. “You had been badly assaulted that evening, and the purpose of mentioning the firearm was thinking that police would respond in greater numbers, and that s what happened. “Five police staff responded to that incident, prepared for what had been suggested by you. “The injuries are referred to as being a badly bruised eye, and face covered in blood. But as a consequence of your actions you were arrested.” The submission described how Heal s offending had “tailed off significantly” in recent years, as he cut down his drinking and stepped up to being a father.