R v Roberts [2019] NSWDC 234

R v Roberts [2019] NSWDC 234

Given the nature and number of offences, breach of trust, objective seriousness assessed mostly near mid-range, prior relevant criminal history, limited remorse and only reasonable prospects for rehabilitation, a substantial aggregate sentence is warranted to reflect the purposes of sentencing relevant to child sexual offending.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Sentenced to an aggregate sentence of eight years imprisonment with a non-parole period of six years
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'historical Child Sexual Offences' 'aggregate Sentence' 'sexual Offences Against Children']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'historical Child Sexual Offences' 'aggregate Sentence' 'sexual Offences Against Children']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentencing for historical child sexual offences' 'Aggregate sentencing for multiple offences against multiple victims' 'Assessment of objective seriousness for indecent assault and sexual intercourse offences' 'Consideration of subjective factors for offender with prior convictions']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature and number of offences, breach of trust, objective seriousness assessed mostly near mid-range, prior relevant criminal history, limited remorse and only reasonable prospects for rehabilitation, a substantial aggregate sentence is warranted to reflect the purposes of sentencing relevant to child sexual offending.

Court Disposition

Sentenced to an aggregate sentence of eight years imprisonment with a non-parole period of six years

Orders

  • ['Conviction recorded on all four counts' 'Aggregate sentence of eight years imprisonment commencing 16 April 2019 and expiring 15 April 2027' 'Non-parole period of six years expiring 15 April 2025' 'Statutory non-publication order concerning identity of complainants']