“Turn his life around”: Paul Hogan’s grandson set to be released from prison
The grandson of Crocodile Dundee is set to be released from prison after 57 days behind bars.
Jake Paul Hogan, 34, broke down in court after learning that his father has moved to Sydney to support him in living a life without crime when he leaves jail.
His father Todd Hogan, who is the son of the Crocodile Dundee star, flew back from New Zealand to support his son at the sentencing at the Downing Centre Local Court, which Jake appeared at via audio link.
The younger Hogan was in custody on remand after his bail was refused in March, and was sentenced on Wednesday for breaking into apartment buildings to fund his “high-level drug habit” and for breaching a court order against an ex-girlfriend.
Before falling into a life of drugs, Jake worked as a carpenter but soon became homeless after his drug addiction took hold.
In order to fund his drug habit, the 34-year-old began sleeping in abandoned buildings, and stealing clothes and other items to sell for cash.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund described Jake’s actions as a “sudden escalation of offending” after his life broke down, while also telling the court she was “comforted” by the fact he was supported by his father Todd and sister in court.
“This is a young man that needs some scaffolding, he totally has the ability to turn his life around,” she said. “No doubt you were having difficulty seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and managing to find your way out of the hole.”
The court was told Jake’s father was having trouble contacting his son during his difficult times, and had even flown to Sydney from New Zealand to find him.
“Mr Hogan you are phenomenally lucky to have these supports,” Ms Freund said.
She told the court Jake’s father is set to remain in Sydney to give him support when he leaves custody.
Jake was convicted of all charges and sentenced to a community corrections order for two years, and an intensive corrections order for nine months.
“I wish you good luck Mr Hogan,” Ms Freund said.
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