R v Mihai [2020] NSWDC 727

R v Mihai [2020] NSWDC 727

A sentence of 3 years 10 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 2 years, 4 and a half months (both commencing 10 August 2018), is appropriate for a plea of guilty to assault causing death under s 25A(1) Crimes Act 1900, given the objective seriousness assessed towards the lower end of the mid-range, limited acceptance of subjective mitigation, and legal requirements for general and specific deterrence for such offences.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina (Crown); Offender: Emil Mihai
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Plea of Guilty
Outcome
A head sentence of 3 years 10 months with a non-parole period of 2 years, 4 and a half months, to commence on 10 August 2018.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Assault Causing Death, One Punch Legislation, Manslaughter, Violent Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Assault Causing Death One Punch Legislation Manslaughter Violent Offences

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Parties

Regina (Crown)

Prosecution

Emil Mihai

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Plea of Guilty

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for an offence of assault causing death under section 25A(1) of the Crimes Act 1900?
  2. 2 How should the objective criminality and subjective circumstances of the offender affect the sentence?
  3. 3 Consideration of discount for plea of guilty and principle of totality

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 3 years 10 months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of 2 years, 4 and a half months (both commencing 10 August 2018), is appropriate for a plea of guilty to assault causing death under s 25A(1) Crimes Act 1900, given the objective seriousness assessed towards the lower end of the mid-range, limited acceptance of subjective mitigation, and legal requirements for general and specific deterrence for such offences.

Court Disposition

A head sentence of 3 years 10 months with a non-parole period of 2 years, 4 and a half months, to commence on 10 August 2018.

Orders

  • Offender is sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years 10 months with a non-parole period of 2 years, 4 and a half months, both to commence on 10 August 2018.