Tori Mallott, 27, of Goulburn, appeared before Goulburn Local Court on July 28. She pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in execution of duty and driving with an expired licence.

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Solicitor Sam Rowland told the court his client had experienced "immediate embarrassment and remorse" and had apologised to the police officer.

He argued Mallott was "heavily intoxicated and had significantly impaired judgement".

Mr Rowland said the offence occurred when Mallott attended a family function at a licensed premises in Goulburn. He said "argy-bargy" resulted in the police being called.

The solicitor told the court that Mallott "had involved herself with significantly impaired judgement" and assaulted a police officer.

"When she doesn't drink she is a responsible contributor to society," Mr Rowland said.

He told the court his client suffered PTSD from childhood and was "prone to certain behaviours when drinking".

"Most nights when she's out drinking she doesn't engage in scuffles or acts of violence," Mr Rowland said.

He said since the assault on April 16, 2021 Mallott had re-engaged with Pathways.

"She has been able to demonstrate ability to get on top of those issues."

In sentencing, Magistrate Geraldine Beattie said "the police officer was simply doing their duty, their job."

"In the course of doing that job they were assaulted by you," she said.

"There is a strong need to stop people from committing this offence."

Mallott was convicted and sentenced to a 15-month Community Corrections Order with 150 hours of community service. She was fined $600.

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