Thursday 24 November 2022 10:44 PM Andrew O'Keefe wants to retrain to become a lawyer, after allegedly failing ... trends now
Andrew O'Keefe is hoping to retrain to become a lawyer as he tries to get his life 'back on track' despite allegedly failing a drug test.
The former Deal or No Deal host faced Waverley Local Court, in Sydney's east, on Thursday afternoon, where his lawyer spoke of his desire to reintegrate back into society.
O'Keefe was accused of breaching his bail conditions as he awaits trial on charges of choking and assaulting a woman in January this year, but on Thursday avoided jail.
The fallen TV star allegedly tested positive for methamphetamines and cocaine after police allegedly found a man carrying drugs leaving O'Keefe's Vaucluse home.
Andrew O'Keefe is hoping to study to become a lawyer as he tries to get his life 'back on track' despite allegedly failing a drug test
His lawyer, Sebastian De Brennan, argued O'Keefe had been abstinent since leaving a rehabilitation facility three weeks ago where he was given a glowing report - his 10th stint in a facility of its kind.
'He's tried to get back on track, his partner has let him rekindle his relationship with his children,' Mr De Brennan told the court.
He said O'Keefe wants to be a lawyer, and hopes to retrain
