R v Shirley Justins [2011] NSWSC 568

R v Shirley Justins [2011] NSWSC 568

Given that the sentence already served by the offender adequately reflects the criminality of the present offence, and considering the circumstances and history of the prosecution, the only appropriate sentence is to sentence the offender to the rising of the Court.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted of the offence of Aid and Abet Suicide; sentenced to the rising of the Court.
Legal Topics
['aid and Abet Suicide' 'sentencing' 'criminal Responsibility']
['criminal Law'] ['aid and Abet Suicide' 'sentencing' 'criminal Responsibility']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for aiding and abetting the suicide of Graeme Wylie under s 31C(1) of the Crimes Act 1900?']

Ratio Decidendi

Given that the sentence already served by the offender adequately reflects the criminality of the present offence, and considering the circumstances and history of the prosecution, the only appropriate sentence is to sentence the offender to the rising of the Court.

Court Disposition

Convicted of the offence of Aid and Abet Suicide; sentenced to the rising of the Court.

Orders

  • ['Offender convicted of aiding and abetting suicide.' 'Sentenced to the rising of the Court.']