R v Maslen [1999] NSWSC 926

R v Maslen [1999] NSWSC 926

The offender's sentence was determined in light of his lesser role in the offence, acceptance of the plea in full satisfaction of the indictment, psychological disorder and need for family support, lack of prior convictions, and existence of special circumstances warranting a longer additional term.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 August 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Penal servitude for two years, minimum term twelve months; release to parole on 13 August 2000 under supervision.
Legal Topics
['accessory Before the Fact' 'robbery' 'sentencing' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['accessory Before the Fact' 'robbery' 'sentencing' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for accessory before the fact to robbery' 'Consideration of special circumstances in sentencing' 'Effect of psychological disorder on sentence' 'Role of guilty plea and remorse']

Ratio Decidendi

The offender's sentence was determined in light of his lesser role in the offence, acceptance of the plea in full satisfaction of the indictment, psychological disorder and need for family support, lack of prior convictions, and existence of special circumstances warranting a longer additional term.

Court Disposition

Penal servitude for two years, minimum term twelve months; release to parole on 13 August 2000 under supervision.

Orders

  • ['Sentenced to penal servitude for two years, comprising a minimum term of twelve months to date from 13 August 1999 and to expire on 12 August 2000 and an additional term of twelve months.' 'Ordered to be released to parole on 13 August 2000 and to submit to the supervision and guidance of the Probation and Parole...