R v Matthew James RICKARD [2006] NSWDC 150

R v Matthew James RICKARD [2006] NSWDC 150

Given the seriousness of the intimidation, the planned nature of the offence, the lack of remorse, failure to accept responsibility, and breach of a prior bond, a significant custodial sentence is appropriate, balanced only by the offender's work history and lack of serious prior offending, resulting in a term of imprisonment to be served by periodic detention.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment (periodic detention)
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'intimidate With Intent to Cause Fear of Physical or Mental Harm' 'larceny']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'intimidate With Intent to Cause Fear of Physical or Mental Harm' 'larceny']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for offence of intimidating with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm' 'Appropriate sentence for larceny']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the intimidation, the planned nature of the offence, the lack of remorse, failure to accept responsibility, and breach of a prior bond, a significant custodial sentence is appropriate, balanced only by the offender's work history and lack of serious prior offending, resulting in a term of imprisonment to be served by periodic detention.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment (periodic detention)

Orders

  • ['For the offence of intimidating with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm, sentenced to imprisonment with a non-parole period of eighteen months and a head sentence of two years, to be served by way of periodic detention.' 'For the offence of larceny, sentenced to imprisonment for six months, fixed...