R v Manias [2020] NSWDC 542

R v Manias [2020] NSWDC 542

Given the seriousness of the offence of robbery armed with an offensive weapon, the presence of aggravating factors including breach of multiple Community Correction Orders, limited planning, the offender's youth, expressions of contrition, and the need for rehabilitation, the Court imposed an aggregate sentence of 3 years 6 months imprisonment (non-parole period of 2 years 3 months), with special circumstances found justifying a longer period of parole to assist reintegration and treatment. The offender was convicted and sentenced, with referral to Drug Court for compulsory drug treatment.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Isaac Manias
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 April 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Armed Robbery, Breach of Community Correction Orders, Common Assault, Contravene Apprehended Violence Order, Larceny, Goods in Personal Custody Suspected of Being Stolen, Destroy or Damage Property, Sentencing, Parole
Criminal Law Armed Robbery Breach of Community Correction Orders Common Assault Contravene Apprehended Violence Order Larceny Goods in Personal Custody Suspected of Being Stolen Destroy or Damage Property +2 more

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Isaac Manias

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for robbery armed with an offensive weapon
  2. 2 Consequences of breaches of Community Correction Orders
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors for sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence of robbery armed with an offensive weapon, the presence of aggravating factors including breach of multiple Community Correction Orders, limited planning, the offender's youth, expressions of contrition, and the need for rehabilitation, the Court imposed an aggregate sentence of 3 years 6 months imprisonment (non-parole period of 2 years 3 months), with special circumstances found justifying a longer period of parole to assist reintegration and treatment. The offender was convicted and sentenced, with referral to Drug Court for compulsory drug treatment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • Aggregate sentence: 3 years and 6 months imprisonment comprising a non-parole period of 2 years 3 months to commence 7 September 2019 and expire 6 December 2021, balance of 1 year 3 months from 7 December 2021 to 6 March 2023.
  • Indicative sentences: various (common assault, contravene AVO, larceny, goods in custody, destroy/damage property, robbery) as specified.