R v Hunt [2002] NSWSC 66

R v Hunt [2002] NSWSC 66

Given the seriousness, violence, and premeditation of the murder balanced against the offender's age, health, intellectual impairment, Aboriginality, demonstrated remorse and good character, the appropriate sentence is imprisonment for 14 years with a non-parole period of 10 years, commencing 9 November 2001.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted, sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
['murder' 'sentencing' 'mitigation' 'aboriginality' 'victim Impact Statement']
['criminal Law'] ['murder' 'sentencing' 'mitigation' 'aboriginality' 'victim Impact Statement']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for murder considering subjective and objective factors' 'Relevance of Aboriginality, age, health, and remorse in sentencing' 'Application of sentencing principles for serious offences']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness, violence, and premeditation of the murder balanced against the offender's age, health, intellectual impairment, Aboriginality, demonstrated remorse and good character, the appropriate sentence is imprisonment for 14 years with a non-parole period of 10 years, commencing 9 November 2001.

Court Disposition

Convicted, sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • ['Sentenced to 14 years imprisonment commencing 9 November 2001.' 'Non-parole period of 10 years commencing 9 November 2001 to 8 November 2011.' 'Recommendation that sentence be served at Cessnock Correctional Centre if possible.' 'When released to parole, a longer period of supervision is recommended during...