R v Venios [2013] NSWDC 116

R v Venios [2013] NSWDC 116

Given Mr Venios’ significant rehabilitative efforts, remorse, early guilty plea, and his particular personal circumstances, including youth, immaturity, and mental illness, the sentence is appropriately considered for service by way of an Intensive Corrections Order rather than immediate imprisonment.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence Adjournment for Assessment of Intensive Corrections Order Suitability
Outcome
Adjournment for assessment of Intensive Corrections Order suitability; bail continued.
Legal Topics
['robbery' 'sentencing' 'rehabilitation' 'vulnerable Victim' 'intensive Corrections Order']
['criminal Law'] ['robbery' 'sentencing' 'rehabilitation' 'vulnerable Victim' 'intensive Corrections Order']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence Adjournment for Assessment of Intensive Corrections Order Suitability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a custodial sentence should be imposed or served by way of an Intensive Corrections Order' 'Significance of rehabilitation and community protection in sentencing' "Impact of offender's mental health and immaturity on culpability and sentencing"]

Ratio Decidendi

Given Mr Venios’ significant rehabilitative efforts, remorse, early guilty plea, and his particular personal circumstances, including youth, immaturity, and mental illness, the sentence is appropriately considered for service by way of an Intensive Corrections Order rather than immediate imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Adjournment for assessment of Intensive Corrections Order suitability; bail continued.

Orders

  • ['Mr Venios to be assessed as to his suitability to serve his sentence by way of an Intensive Corrections Order.' "Matter adjourned to 2 o'clock on 9 August 2013." "Mr Venios' bail to continue on same conditions including regular urinalysis." 'Mr Venios to cooperate with Corrective Services in preparation for...