Regina v Phillip Raymond PARKES [2006] NSWSC 331

Regina v Phillip Raymond PARKES [2006] NSWSC 331

The prisoner, who pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, is sentenced to a term of imprisonment with a non-parole period of thirteen years and a balance of five years, commencing from 18 February 2005, reflecting the seriousness of the offence, aggravating factors present, and mitigating circumstances including mental disorders, guilty plea, assistance to police, and the onerous nature of imprisonment for the prisoner.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Prisoner: Phillip Raymond Parkes
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Non-parole period of 13 years commencing on 18/02/2005 and expiring on 17/02/2018. A balance of the term of 5 years.
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty, Mental Health in Sentencing
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Plea of Guilty Mental Health in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Phillip Raymond Parkes

Prisoner

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for the prisoner who pleaded guilty to murder of his mother?
  2. 2 What mitigating and aggravating factors are relevant to sentencing?
  3. 3 What is the relevance of the prisoner's mental state and history on sentencing?

Ratio Decidendi

The prisoner, who pleaded guilty to murdering his mother, is sentenced to a term of imprisonment with a non-parole period of thirteen years and a balance of five years, commencing from 18 February 2005, reflecting the seriousness of the offence, aggravating factors present, and mitigating circumstances including mental disorders, guilty plea, assistance to police, and the onerous nature of imprisonment for the prisoner.

Court Disposition

Non-parole period of 13 years commencing on 18/02/2005 and expiring on 17/02/2018. A balance of the term of 5 years.

Orders

  • Prisoner sentenced to a term of imprisonment for murder.
  • Non-parole period of thirteen years commencing 18 February 2005 and expiring 17 February 2018.