R v George (a pseudonym) [2021] NSWDC 18

The offender's culpability is above mid-range for concealing child abuse and failing to provide medical care, warranting a custodial sentence. Combined discounts for guilty plea and assistance were applied, resulting in 2 years 7 months imprisonment with special circumstances adjusting the non-parole period.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 16 February 2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and sentence
Legal Topics: ['concealing Child Abuse Offence' 'failing to Provide Necessities of Life' 'sentencing' 'child Protection']

['criminal Law'] ['concealing Child Abuse Offence' 'failing to Provide Necessities of Life' 'sentencing' 'child Protection']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for intentionally or recklessly failing to provide a child with the necessities of life?' 'What is the appropriate sentence for concealing a child abuse offence?' 'What discounts are appropriate for pleas of guilty and cooperation?' "What is the offender's culpability in failing to protect the child?"]

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

['Imprisonment for 2 years 7 months.' 'Non-parole period of 1 year 8 months from 8 February 2021 to 7 October 2022.' 'Balance of 11 months from 8 October 2022 to 7 September 2023.' 'Non-publication order regarding victim, offender, co-offender names and identifying information.']