R v Katarzynski [2002] NSWSC 924

R v Katarzynski [2002] NSWSC 924

The jury’s verdict and supporting evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the offender deliberately and intentionally fired three shots at the deceased with the intention to kill, rejecting claims of self-defence and provocation; hence, offender convicted of murder and sentenced to severe punishment.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Conviction upheld; sentence imposed
Legal Topics
['sentence for Conviction of Murder']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence for Conviction of Murder']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether offender deliberately discharged revolver' 'Whether offender acted in self-defence' 'Whether conduct constituted provocation sufficient for manslaughter']

Ratio Decidendi

The jury’s verdict and supporting evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the offender deliberately and intentionally fired three shots at the deceased with the intention to kill, rejecting claims of self-defence and provocation; hence, offender convicted of murder and sentenced to severe punishment.

Court Disposition

Conviction upheld; sentence imposed

Orders

  • ['Offender sentenced to imprisonment for 24 years from 6 April 2001' 'Non-parole period set at 18 years from 6 April 2001' 'Eligible for parole on 5 April 2019']