R v Connelly-Heap [2016] NSWDC 303

R v Connelly-Heap [2016] NSWDC 303

The offender is granted bail under s 11 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act so the court can assess his capacity for rehabilitation prior to sentencing for serious armed robbery offences. Bail conditions imposed aim to monitor compliance and establish whether rehabilitation is likely.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Adjourned, Bail Granted Pending Sentencing
Outcome
Bail granted under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, sentencing adjourned
Legal Topics
['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'bail' 'rehabilitation']
['criminal Law'] ['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'bail' 'rehabilitation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Adjourned, Bail Granted Pending Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether offender should be granted bail pending sentencing to allow demonstration of rehabilitation' 'Appropriateness and possible length of custodial sentence for armed robbery']

Ratio Decidendi

The offender is granted bail under s 11 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act so the court can assess his capacity for rehabilitation prior to sentencing for serious armed robbery offences. Bail conditions imposed aim to monitor compliance and establish whether rehabilitation is likely.

Court Disposition

Bail granted under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act, sentencing adjourned

Orders

  • ['Grant bail to Joshua Ian Connelly-Heap under s 11 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act' 'Adjourn sentencing to 31 October 2016 at 9:30 am' 'Order pre-sentence report' 'Bail conditions: supervision by Probation and Parole Service; use no illegal drugs; regular/random urinalysis; take and remain in employment with E C...