R v Sullivan, Anzac [2010] NSWDC 333

R v Sullivan, Anzac [2010] NSWDC 333

Given the seriousness of recklessly wounding a domestic partner in the context of alcohol and drug misuse, general deterrence and accountability require incarceration. Time spent in quasi-custody for rehabilitation is credited. Special circumstances relating to health and rehabilitation progress justify parole and a reduced term.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'domestic Violence' 'recklessly Wounding' 'alcohol and Drug Related Offending' 'bail Conditions' 'rehabilitation']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'domestic Violence' 'recklessly Wounding' 'alcohol and Drug Related Offending' 'bail Conditions' 'rehabilitation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for recklessly wounding in the context of domestic violence and substance abuse?' 'Should time spent in quasi-custody for rehabilitation be credited towards the sentence?' 'Are there special circumstances warranting reduction of sentence or parole?' 'Does failure to comply with bail/rehab affect objective criminality or prospects of rehabilitation?']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of recklessly wounding a domestic partner in the context of alcohol and drug misuse, general deterrence and accountability require incarceration. Time spent in quasi-custody for rehabilitation is credited. Special circumstances relating to health and rehabilitation progress justify parole and a reduced term.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • ['Convicted of recklessly wounding SD on or about 16 January 2009 at Wilcannia.' 'Sentenced to fifteen months imprisonment, commencing 20 October 2009 and expiring 19 January 2011.' 'Balance of term nine months to expire 19 October 2011.' 'Order to be released to parole on 19 January 2011, subject to no other...