REGINA v TIWARY [2006] NSWSC 1156

Given the facts and seriousness—particularly the premeditated and calculated nature of the second murder—in respect of the murder of Poh Chuan Tan, the community interest can only be met by imposing a sentence of life imprisonment. For the murder of Chow Lyang Tay, the community interest is met by a fixed term sentence.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 06 November 2006
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury
Outcome: Offender sentenced to twenty-five years' imprisonment for the murder of Chow Lyang Tay and life imprisonment for the murder of Poh Chuan Tan, sentences to be served concurrently, commencing 28 May 2004.
Legal Topics: ['murder' 'sentencing']

['criminal Law'] ['murder' 'sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury

Legal Issues

1 ['Appropriate sentence for two counts of murder' 'Application of Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 s 61(1) for life sentence']

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to twenty-five years' imprisonment for the murder of Chow Lyang Tay and life imprisonment for the murder of Poh Chuan Tan, sentences to be served concurrently, commencing 28 May 2004.

Orders

["Twenty-five years' imprisonment for the murder of Chow Lyang Tay, commencing 28 May 2004." 'Life imprisonment for the murder of Poh Chuan Tan, commencing 28 May 2004.']