R v Tabalbag [2016] NSWSC 1570

R v Tabalbag [2016] NSWSC 1570

The offender pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of provocation, with absence of premeditation and significant loss of self-control. Objective seriousness found to be just below midline: violence was serious and sustained but closely linked to immediate provocation. No aggravating factors; numerous mitigating factors including character, remorse, and guilty plea. Applying a 25% discount, a sentence of imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months was appropriate.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Sentence of imprisonment imposed
Legal Topics
['manslaughter' 'sentencing' 'provocation' 'guilty Plea']
['criminal Law'] ['manslaughter' 'sentencing' 'provocation' 'guilty Plea']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for manslaughter by reason of provocation' 'Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors under Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)' 'Assessment of objective seriousness of the offence']

Ratio Decidendi

The offender pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of provocation, with absence of premeditation and significant loss of self-control. Objective seriousness found to be just below midline: violence was serious and sustained but closely linked to immediate provocation. No aggravating factors; numerous mitigating factors including character, remorse, and guilty plea. Applying a 25% discount, a sentence of imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months was appropriate.

Court Disposition

Sentence of imprisonment imposed

Orders

  • ['Imprisonment consisting of a non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months commencing 11 November 2013 and expiring 10 May 2018, with an additional term of 18 months commencing 11 May 2018 and expiring 10 November 2019.']