R v Edmonds [2020] NSWDC 687

R v Edmonds [2020] NSWDC 687

Each offence of doing an act intending to pervert the course of justice was objectively serious and constituted an attack on the criminal justice system, warranting stern punishment. The offences were slightly above mid-range due to the intended dual use of the false documents. Claims of reduced culpability and remorse were not accepted owing to lack of independent evidence. An aggregate sentence of imprisonment is appropriate, with indicative sentences fixed and partial concurrency allowed due to the ongoing course of conduct.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Aggregate term of imprisonment imposed; non-parole period fixed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'perverting the Course of Justice']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'perverting the Course of Justice']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the proper sentence for two offences of doing an act intending to pervert the course of justice in contravention of s319 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)?']

Ratio Decidendi

Each offence of doing an act intending to pervert the course of justice was objectively serious and constituted an attack on the criminal justice system, warranting stern punishment. The offences were slightly above mid-range due to the intended dual use of the false documents. Claims of reduced culpability and remorse were not accepted owing to lack of independent evidence. An aggregate sentence of imprisonment is appropriate, with indicative sentences fixed and partial concurrency allowed due to the ongoing course of conduct.

Court Disposition

Aggregate term of imprisonment imposed; non-parole period fixed.

Orders

  • ['Aggregate term of imprisonment of 4 years 6 months.' 'Non-parole period fixed at 3 years 4 months from 6 April 2020 to 5 August 2023.' 'Balance of 1 year 2 months from 6 August 2023 to 5 October 2024.']