R v Timothy James DOYLE [2010] NSWDC 307

R v Timothy James DOYLE [2010] NSWDC 307

Given the seriousness of the assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, the unprovoked nature of the offence, and the reasonably serious injury caused, a bond was inappropriate. A community service order of 100 hours was appropriate, balancing the need for deterrence and the offender’s youth and prospects of rehabilitation.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
offender sentenced to 100 hours community service
Legal Topics
['assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' 'sentencing' 'community Service Order' 'youth Offenders' 'plea of Guilty' 'deterrence']
['criminal Law'] ['assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' 'sentencing' 'community Service Order' 'youth Offenders' 'plea of Guilty' 'deterrence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company by a young offender with a plea of guilty and no significant criminal history.']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, the unprovoked nature of the offence, and the reasonably serious injury caused, a bond was inappropriate. A community service order of 100 hours was appropriate, balancing the need for deterrence and the offender’s youth and prospects of rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

offender sentenced to 100 hours community service

Orders

  • ['Community service order of 100 hours for Timothy James Doyle.' 'Offender to report to Probation and Parole Service at Penrith by 18 November 2010.' 'Penrith office to be supervising office for the community service order.']