Regina v Yun Young Ko [2000] NSWSC 1130

Regina v Yun Young Ko [2000] NSWSC 1130

Given both substantial impairment by an abnormality of mind and provocation, the objective seriousness of the offence was reduced, justifying a lower sentence of imprisonment; the sentence needed to reflect the seriousness of manslaughter, but the profound extenuating circumstances warranted special consideration including a reduced non-parole period.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 December 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea to Manslaughter
Outcome
Ms Ko was sentenced to imprisonment for 4 years with a non-parole period of 18 months.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'manslaughter' 'provocation' 'substantial Impairment' 'diminished Responsibility']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'manslaughter' 'provocation' 'substantial Impairment' 'diminished Responsibility']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea to Manslaughter

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for manslaughter where both provocation and substantial impairment by abnormality of mind are present?' 'Has the Crown excluded provocation beyond reasonable doubt?' 'What mitigating and aggravating factors apply in sentencing Ms Ko?']

Ratio Decidendi

Given both substantial impairment by an abnormality of mind and provocation, the objective seriousness of the offence was reduced, justifying a lower sentence of imprisonment; the sentence needed to reflect the seriousness of manslaughter, but the profound extenuating circumstances warranted special consideration including a reduced non-parole period.

Court Disposition

Ms Ko was sentenced to imprisonment for 4 years with a non-parole period of 18 months.

Orders

  • ['Imprisonment for 4 years' 'Non-parole period of 18 months' 'Eligible for release on parole on 28 February 2001' 'Sentence expires on 29 August 2003']