R v Steve VENIOS [2013] NSWDC 182

R v Steve VENIOS [2013] NSWDC 182

Given the offender's substantial rehabilitation and suitability for intensive corrections, a sentence served by way of an intensive corrections order, rather than full time custody, will best promote the welfare of the community and protect society.

Parties
Offender: Steve Venios; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Sentenced to imprisonment for two years to be served by way of an intensive corrections order, commencing 2 September 2013, subject to statutory and additional conditions.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Robbery in Company, Intensive Correction Order, Rehabilitation
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery in Company Intensive Correction Order Rehabilitation

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Parties

Steve Venios

Offender

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery in company
  2. 2 Whether an intensive corrections order is appropriate given rehabilitation achievements
  3. 3 Balance between punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's substantial rehabilitation and suitability for intensive corrections, a sentence served by way of an intensive corrections order, rather than full time custody, will best promote the welfare of the community and protect society.

Court Disposition

Sentenced to imprisonment for two years to be served by way of an intensive corrections order, commencing 2 September 2013, subject to statutory and additional conditions.

Orders

  • Mr Venios sentenced to two years imprisonment to be served as an intensive corrections order starting 2 September 2013.
  • ICO subject to mandatory conditions of cl 175 Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Regulation 2008.