R v Vickers [2019] NSWDC 735

R v Vickers [2019] NSWDC 735

Aggregate sentence of seven years imprisonment imposed, reflecting seriousness and multiplicity of offences, with partial accumulation for separate criminal episodes. Moderation applied for special circumstances due to first lengthy incarceration, mental health, and childhood trauma. Non-parole period of four years set, varied from statutory ratio due to rehabilitation needs and offender's background. Community Corrections Orders imposed for certain lesser offences. Forfeiture order made for proceeds of crime.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender sentenced to total aggregate sentence of seven years imprisonment from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2025, with a non-parole period of four years from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2022; community corrections orders imposed for certain offences; confiscation order made by consent.
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'publish False and Misleading Material to Obtain Financial Advantage' 'act With Intent to Pervert the Course of Justice' 'identity Theft' 'supply Prohibited Drug' 'deal With Proceeds of Crime' 'possess Shortened Firearm']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'publish False and Misleading Material to Obtain Financial Advantage' 'act With Intent to Pervert the Course of Justice' 'identity Theft' 'supply Prohibited Drug' 'deal With Proceeds of Crime' 'possess Shortened Firearm']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Assessment of objective seriousness for publish false and misleading material to obtain financial advantage' 'Assessment for act with intent to pervert the course of justice' 'Assessment for supply prohibited drug' 'Assessment for knowingly deal in proceeds of crime' 'Assessment for possess shortened firearm' 'Totality and accumulation between offences' 'Special circumstances for parole ratio']

Ratio Decidendi

Aggregate sentence of seven years imprisonment imposed, reflecting seriousness and multiplicity of offences, with partial accumulation for separate criminal episodes. Moderation applied for special circumstances due to first lengthy incarceration, mental health, and childhood trauma. Non-parole period of four years set, varied from statutory ratio due to rehabilitation needs and offender's background. Community Corrections Orders imposed for certain lesser offences. Forfeiture order made for proceeds of crime.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to total aggregate sentence of seven years imprisonment from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2025, with a non-parole period of four years from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2022; community corrections orders imposed for certain offences; confiscation order made by consent.

Orders

  • ['Total aggregate sentence of seven years imprisonment from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2025.' 'Non-parole period of four years from 19 May 2018 to 18 May 2022.' 'Earliest date for eligibility for parole is 18 May 2022.' 'Community Corrections Order for 12 months for offence of intentionally damage or destroy property.'...