Sam Wood’s ‘party lifestyle, drug use’ aired as he makes fresh bid for bail

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood is seeking bail on domestic violence charges, as a Queensland court heard allegations of drug and alcohol use, a party lifestyle, and anger issues. Wood, 46, from Melbourne, was arrested on October 4th in Noosa and denied bail for allegedly choking and assaulting his wife, Snezana Wood. He faces two charges: assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting.

Snezana reportedly stated that she felt she was going to die, and had marks on her head and chest. Wood's lawyer, Paula Morreau, argued that while her client struggled with anger, he had the capacity for self-control and would agree to specific bail conditions, including not entering Victoria where Snezana resides. Morreau also proposed a "men's behavioural change" course for Wood if released on bail.

The crown prosecutor, Jessica Guy, emphasized the severity of the allegations, stating that the violence extended beyond physical force to include head banging and occurred in the presence of young children. A substantial surety has been offered to guarantee Wood's return to Queensland. If Wood is not granted bail, he may spend more time in custody before sentencing than he would face if found guilty. Wood is currently held at a high-security correctional center near Brisbane.