A man who allegedly robbed a victim he did not know while holding a taser has been refused bail for a second time.
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Bacchus Marsh man Cain Coffey, 23, was remanded into custody in May after being charged with armed robbery, attempted robbery, theft, using a taser and unlawful assault.
The Ballarat Magistrates' Court heard last week police have CCTV footage of the alleged armed robbery which supports a statement from the victim.
Police allege the taser was produced during an armed robbery, with stealing $20 from the victim and a meat tray from Foodworks in Bacchus Marsh on May 27.
It is desirable for him to be in the community engaging in alcohol assistance.
- Patrick Crowle, defence lawyer
Defence lawyer Patrick Crowle said Coffey could be bailed to live with his mother and father who was in ill-health and needed help from his son.
He said Coffey's alcohol consumption was a significant issue, but this could be addressed with the support of the Court Integrated Services Program.
Mr Crowle said Coffey was reported to have been drinking up to three slabs per day in 2017 but had reduced that to 12 cans a day.
"It is desirable for him to be in the community engaging in alcohol assistance," he said.
Coffey's mother gave evidence to the court and said she was willing to have him bailed to her home.
Police informant Senior Constable Scott Howard said he was concerned about the bail address because a co-accused lived there and had not been able to follow bail conditions.
He said Coffey had opportunities in the past to deal with his alcohol and drug abuse on a community corrections order but he did not comply with the orders.
The court heard the alleged offending was in breach of an existing community corrections order imposed for other offending and he had been imprisoned two times in the last year.
Senior Constable Howard said the offending was a significant escalation and if convicted Coffey could face a lengthy period of imprisonment.
Magistrate Ron Saines said he viewed the prosecution case as strong and the 'overwhelming' evidence meant it was likely Coffey would plead guilty to the charges and face imprisonment.
He said he was not satisfied exceptional circumstances were shown and refused bail.
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