R v Hinton [2019] NSWDC 380

R v Hinton [2019] NSWDC 380

Given the midrange seriousness of the offence, the offender's violent criminal history, deprived background, genuine remorse, high risk of reoffending, early guilty plea, and special circumstances arising from institutionalisation, drug addiction, and limited life skills, a sentence of seven and a half years' imprisonment with a five-year non-parole period is appropriate.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 May 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'grievous Bodily Harm' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'grievous Bodily Harm' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intent' 'Consideration of aggravating and mitigating circumstances' 'Application of special circumstances in sentencing']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the midrange seriousness of the offence, the offender's violent criminal history, deprived background, genuine remorse, high risk of reoffending, early guilty plea, and special circumstances arising from institutionalisation, drug addiction, and limited life skills, a sentence of seven and a half years' imprisonment with a five-year non-parole period is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • ['Convicted.' "Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of seven and a half years' imprisonment commencing on 26 May 2018 and expiring on 25 November 2025, with a non-parole period of five years expiring on 25 May 2023."]