R v Venios [2012] NSWDC 270

R v Venios [2012] NSWDC 270

Due to unresolved questions regarding Steve Venios' prospects for rehabilitation, and pursuant to s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, the matter is adjourned to allow the offender the opportunity to demonstrate substantive rehabilitation efforts, with the indication that failure will likely result in a significant custodial sentence due to the gravity of the offence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing; Matter Adjourned Under S 11 Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act
Outcome
Adjourned under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act for 7 months to allow assessment of rehabilitation; conditions imposed on bail/remand.
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'robbery' 'vulnerable Victim' 'joint Criminal Enterprise' 'co Offenders Sentencing']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'robbery' 'vulnerable Victim' 'joint Criminal Enterprise' 'co Offenders Sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing; Matter Adjourned Under S 11 Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for Steve Venios for robbery as part of a joint criminal enterprise, involving a vulnerable victim' 'Impact of rehabilitation prospects on sentencing outcome' 'Importance of co-offenders being sentenced together']

Ratio Decidendi

Due to unresolved questions regarding Steve Venios' prospects for rehabilitation, and pursuant to s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, the matter is adjourned to allow the offender the opportunity to demonstrate substantive rehabilitation efforts, with the indication that failure will likely result in a significant custodial sentence due to the gravity of the offence.

Court Disposition

Adjourned under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act for 7 months to allow assessment of rehabilitation; conditions imposed on bail/remand.

Orders

  • ['Matter adjourned to 31 May 2013 for sentence.' 'Pre-sentence report ordered.' 'Offender to abstain from drugs and verify with bi-monthly urinalysis at his own expense.' 'Offender to be of good behaviour and actively seek and maintain employment.' 'Offender not to approach the victim (Ms McCaffery).' 'Request for...