R v BURNS, Renae [2013] NSWSC 1851

R v BURNS, Renae [2013] NSWSC 1851

The offender's sustained falsehood was emotionally driven by her relationship with Ms Lane and she expressed remorse. Given her plea of guilty, special circumstances, and time in custody, a sentence within the observed pattern for accessory after the fact to murder is appropriate: 4 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2 years and 9 months, commencing from arrest.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Offender: Renae Burns
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender sentenced to imprisonment for 4 years, non-parole period of 2 years and 9 months, commencing 23 September 2010.
Legal Topics
Accessory After the Fact to Murder, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty
Criminal Law Accessory After the Fact to Murder Sentencing Plea of Guilty

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Renae Burns

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What sentence is appropriate for the offence of accessory after the fact to murder committed by Renae Burns?

Ratio Decidendi

The offender's sustained falsehood was emotionally driven by her relationship with Ms Lane and she expressed remorse. Given her plea of guilty, special circumstances, and time in custody, a sentence within the observed pattern for accessory after the fact to murder is appropriate: 4 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2 years and 9 months, commencing from arrest.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to imprisonment for 4 years, non-parole period of 2 years and 9 months, commencing 23 September 2010.

Orders

  • Non-parole period of 2 years and 9 months, commencing 23 September 2010 and expiring 22 June 2013.
  • Balance of term of 1 year and 3 months, commencing 23 June 2013 and expiring 22 September 2014.