R v Inu [2019] NSWDC 783

Given the offender's early guilty plea, youth, lack of relevant criminal antecedents, and special circumstances, an aggregate sentence of 4 years 6 months' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2 years 3 months is appropriate for two counts of robbery in company under s.97(1), dating from 18 December 2018.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 06 December 2019
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentence
Outcome: Aggregate term of imprisonment of 4 years 6 months with non-parole period of 2 years 3 months.
Legal Topics: ['robbery in Company' 'aggregate Sentencing' 'sentencing Principles']

['criminal Law'] ['robbery in Company' 'aggregate Sentencing' 'sentencing Principles']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for two counts of robbery in company under Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) s.97(1)?' "How do the offender's youth, prior record, and subjective circumstances affect sentencing?" 'What is the appropriate non-parole period considering special circumstances?']

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Court Disposition

Aggregate term of imprisonment of 4 years 6 months with non-parole period of 2 years 3 months.

Orders

['Aggregate term of imprisonment of 4 years 6 months from 18 December 2018.' 'Fix a non-parole period of 2 years 3 months from 18 December 2018, expiring 17 March 2021.' 'Balance of sentence is 2 years 3 months from 18 March 2021 to 17 June 2023.']