R v West [2016] NSWDC 397

A significant custodial sentence is necessary to reflect the seriousness and multiplicity of the offender’s crimes against children as well as to deter others. The objective gravity of the offending, the planned nature of the crimes, the harm to victims, and the early guilty plea were critical in determining the aggregate sentence imposed.

Parties: Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Jarrett West
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 18 November 2016
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Sentenced to an aggregate sentence of imprisonment consisting of a non-parole period of 11 years and a head sentence of 15 years
Legal Topics: Sentence, Sexual Intercourse With a Child, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Possession of Child Abuse Material, Production of Child Abuse Material

Criminal Law Sentence Sexual Intercourse With a Child Aggravated Indecent Assault Possession of Child Abuse Material Production of Child Abuse Material

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Jarrett West

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 What is the appropriate sentence for multiple sexual offences against children, aggravated indecent assault, and possessing and producing child abuse material?

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Sentenced to an aggregate sentence of imprisonment consisting of a non-parole period of 11 years and a head sentence of 15 years

Orders

Aggregate sentence: 15 years imprisonment (head sentence)
Non-parole period: 11 years (from 8 June 2015)