R v Hanly [2022] NSWDC 447

R v Hanly [2022] NSWDC 447

Given the fleeting and momentary nature of the offence, assessment of seriousness below mid-range, the offender's excellent prior character, low risk of reoffending, and the exceptional hardship imprisonment would cause to his family, the purposes of sentencing can be met by a Community Corrections Order without a custodial sentence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence After Conviction by Jury
Outcome
Convicted; sentenced to a Community Corrections Order for 3 years with conditions.
Legal Topics
['indecent Assault' 'child Sexual Offences' 'sentencing']
['criminal Law'] ['indecent Assault' 'child Sexual Offences' 'sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence After Conviction by Jury

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["What is the appropriate sentence for indecent assault of a child under 16 contrary to s 61M(2) of the Crimes Act 1900, having regard to the seriousness of the offence, objective and subjective factors, and the hardship to the offender's family?"]

Ratio Decidendi

Given the fleeting and momentary nature of the offence, assessment of seriousness below mid-range, the offender's excellent prior character, low risk of reoffending, and the exceptional hardship imprisonment would cause to his family, the purposes of sentencing can be met by a Community Corrections Order without a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Convicted; sentenced to a Community Corrections Order for 3 years with conditions.

Orders

  • ['Community Corrections Order for 3 years.' 'Not to commit any offence.' 'Must appear before the Court if called upon.' 'Accept supervision of Community Corrections.' 'Undertake any counselling or treatment as directed by Community Corrections.' 'Undertake 350 hours of community service.' 'Report by 5pm on 22 August...