R v Williams [2016] NSWDC 179

R v Williams [2016] NSWDC 179

Given the offender's extensive criminal history and recidivism, a significant sentence is required with a finding of special circumstances allowing an extended period of supervision on parole to aid reintegration into the community.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentencing / Sentence
Outcome
The offender is sentenced to imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2½ years and a head sentence of 4 years.
Legal Topics
['break Enter and Steal' 'sentencing']
['criminal Law'] ['break Enter and Steal' 'sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentencing / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for repeat break, enter and steal offender' 'Whether special circumstances should be found for a reduction in non-parole period']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's extensive criminal history and recidivism, a significant sentence is required with a finding of special circumstances allowing an extended period of supervision on parole to aid reintegration into the community.

Court Disposition

The offender is sentenced to imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2½ years and a head sentence of 4 years.

Orders

  • ['Sentence to commence from 21 July 2015.' 'Non-parole period expires on 20 January 2018.' 'Head sentence of four years.' 'Referral to the Drug Court.']