Amber Heard Found Guilty In Court
Apr. 18 2016, Published 11:21 a.m. ET
Amber Heard pleaded guilty to illegally taking her dogs into Australia but managed to avoid a criminal conviction for the incident.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at court in Australia
Heard appeared in court in Queensland, Australia, on Monday, April 18, alongside her much-older husband, Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp leave Southport Magistrates Court after signing a deal for dog smuggling charges laid against them.
The 29-year-old pleaded guilty to making a false statement on her immigration card regarding her Yorkshire terriers, Pistol and Boo, in April of last year.
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp leave Southport Magistrates Court after signing a deal for dog smuggling charges laid against them.
In exchange for pleading guilty, two illegal importation charges (with a maximum prison sentence of ten years) were dropped.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at court in Australia
During the couple's well-documented court appearance, a court-mandated apology video was also played.
The strange video features Depp and Heard speaking directly to the camera, discussing the importance of respecting Australia's biosecurity laws.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at court in Australia
To introduce the topic, Depp sardonically shared that Australians are "just as unique" as their wildlife, being "both warm and direct. If you disrespect Australian law, they will tell you firmly."
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at court in Australia
Ultimately, magistrate Margaret Callaghan gave Heard a one-month good behavior bond of $1000.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard arrive at court in Australia
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