R v Newbond [2020] NSWDC 19

R v Newbond [2020] NSWDC 19

Due to the objective seriousness of the offences, the need for general and specific deterrence, protection of children, and the existence of some mitigating factors including mental health issues and other special circumstances, the offender was sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of 7 years with a non-parole period of 3 years and 6 months.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Aggregate term of imprisonment of 7 years with a non parole period of 3 years 6 months.
Legal Topics
['sexual Offences Against Children' 'sentencing' 'aggregate Sentence' 'procuring a Child for Unlawful Sexual Activity' 'non Parole Period']
['criminal Law'] ['sexual Offences Against Children' 'sentencing' 'aggregate Sentence' 'procuring a Child for Unlawful Sexual Activity' 'non Parole Period']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for sexual offences involving a person over 14 but under 16 years of age and procuring a child for unlawful sexual activity' 'Relevant aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing such offences' 'Application of non-parole periods and aggregate sentencing']

Ratio Decidendi

Due to the objective seriousness of the offences, the need for general and specific deterrence, protection of children, and the existence of some mitigating factors including mental health issues and other special circumstances, the offender was sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of 7 years with a non-parole period of 3 years and 6 months.

Court Disposition

Aggregate term of imprisonment of 7 years with a non parole period of 3 years 6 months.

Orders

  • ['Aggregate sentence of imprisonment for 7 years commencing 4 February 2020.' 'Non-parole period fixed at 3 years and 6 months, expiring 3 August 2023.' 'Balance of term expiring 3 February 2027.']