R v John Barber [2016] NSWDC 68

R v John Barber [2016] NSWDC 68

An aggregate custodial sentence is appropriate for the combination of serious offences committed by the offender, including aggravated break, enter and steal, stalking/intimidation, and serious driving offences, taking into account the objective seriousness, the offender's breach of a s 9 Bond, the utilitarian value of a guilty plea, his mental health and drug issues, family and community support, and the requirements of transparency and proportionality under statutory and case law.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Sentence / Judgment
Outcome
Aggregate full time custodial sentence imposed; conviction on all charges; special circumstances found for parole; disqualification orders for driving offences; no further action on breach of bond.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'aggregate Sentence' 'aggravated Break, Enter and Steal' 'stalking/intimidation' 'driving Offences' 'drug Possession']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'aggregate Sentence' 'aggravated Break, Enter and Steal' 'stalking/intimidation' 'driving Offences' 'drug Possession']

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Procedural Posture

Sentence / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for multiple offences including aggravated break, enter and steal, stalk/intimidate, and driving offences committed by John Barber?' 'How should the court apply the principles of aggregation, concurrency, totality, and proportionality in sentencing for such offences?' "What weight should be given to the offender's mental health, drug dependence, rehabilitation prospects, and support network in determining sentence?"]

Ratio Decidendi

An aggregate custodial sentence is appropriate for the combination of serious offences committed by the offender, including aggravated break, enter and steal, stalking/intimidation, and serious driving offences, taking into account the objective seriousness, the offender's breach of a s 9 Bond, the utilitarian value of a guilty plea, his mental health and drug issues, family and community support, and the requirements of transparency and proportionality under statutory and case law.

Court Disposition

Aggregate full time custodial sentence imposed; conviction on all charges; special circumstances found for parole; disqualification orders for driving offences; no further action on breach of bond.

Orders

  • ['Convicted of take and drive conveyance (s 154A(1)(a) Crimes Act 1900), stalk/intimidate (s 13(1) Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007), aggravated break, enter and steal (s 112(2) Crimes Act 1900).' 'Aggregate sentence: non-parole period of 18 months from 7 December 2015 to 6 June 2017; balance of term...