A STAWELL woman has avoided conviction over charges related to breaching bail conditions and possessing drugs.
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The woman, 23, faced Ararat Magistrates' Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to eight charges following her arrest in September.
Police already had warrants out for her arrest when they stopped her while driving in Ararat about 12.55am on September 12.
When police searched the vehicle they found illicit drugs including ecstasy and methamphetamine, as well as cash, prescription medications and drug paraphernalia.
The woman was bailed and her bail conditions included adhering to a curfew.
However, police attended her address on several occasions during curfew hours and found that she was not home. She also failed to report in to police as per her bail conditions.
Defence lawyer James Conahan told the court the woman didn't use drugs often herself and "is trying to stop".
Magistrate Barbara Spencer placed the woman on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
