R v Elle Saliba [2006] NSWDC 175

R v Elle Saliba [2006] NSWDC 175

Given the offender's age, minimal prior criminal record, rehabilitation efforts since the offence, and the role drug abuse and depression played in his offending, the appropriate course is to grant bail under s 11, with strict conditions and ongoing assessment, to allow demonstration of rehabilitation before determining final sentence.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Offender: Elle Saliba
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence Hearing; Decision on Bail Under S11 Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
Outcome
Bail granted under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 for a period of twelve months to assess rehabilitation; strict bail conditions imposed; final sentence adjourned.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Bail, Rehabilitation, Drug Offences, Mental Health and Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Bail Rehabilitation Drug Offences Mental Health and Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Elle Saliba

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence Hearing; Decision on Bail Under S11 Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether bail should be granted under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 for the purpose of assessing and continuing rehabilitation pending final sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's age, minimal prior criminal record, rehabilitation efforts since the offence, and the role drug abuse and depression played in his offending, the appropriate course is to grant bail under s 11, with strict conditions and ongoing assessment, to allow demonstration of rehabilitation before determining final sentence.

Court Disposition

Bail granted under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 for a period of twelve months to assess rehabilitation; strict bail conditions imposed; final sentence adjourned.

Orders

  • Offender granted bail for twelve months under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.
  • Bail conditions include supervision by Probation and Parole, compliance with reasonable directions, participation in counselling, drug testing up to four times monthly with immediate compliance.