R v SLD (No 4) [2024] NSWDC 594

R v SLD (No 4) [2024] NSWDC 594

Given the objective seriousness of the offending, the high-risk status of the offender, and his persistent attitude of non-compliance with supervision orders, the paramount consideration of community safety and likelihood of reoffending make full-time imprisonment the only appropriate sentence. The subjective circumstances reduce moral culpability but do not displace the need for custodial sentence due to risk to the public and prior non-compliance.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Offender: SLD
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Judge Alone Trial
Outcome
Sentence of imprisonment imposed with non-parole period and statutory parole order; offender entitled to immediate release on parole.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, High Risk Offenders, Extended Supervision Order, Breach of Supervision Order
Criminal Law Sentencing High Risk Offenders Extended Supervision Order Breach of Supervision Order

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

SLD

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Judge Alone Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for failing to comply with an extended supervision order under s 12 of the Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006?
  2. 2 Does the offender's criminal history and subjective circumstances affect the sentence?
  3. 3 Should the sentence be served in full-time custody or in the community by way of intensive correction order?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the objective seriousness of the offending, the high-risk status of the offender, and his persistent attitude of non-compliance with supervision orders, the paramount consideration of community safety and likelihood of reoffending make full-time imprisonment the only appropriate sentence. The subjective circumstances reduce moral culpability but do not displace the need for custodial sentence due to risk to the public and prior non-compliance.

Court Disposition

Sentence of imprisonment imposed with non-parole period and statutory parole order; offender entitled to immediate release on parole.

Orders

  • Imprisonment of 1 year 6 months from 24 October 2023 to 23 April 2025.
  • Non-parole period of 1 year 1 month from 24 October 2023 to 23 November 2024.