Regina v Graham [2000] NSWSC 1033

Regina v Graham [2000] NSWSC 1033

The prisoner killed the deceased by an unlawful and dangerous act, not in self-defence nor under provocation amounting to loss of self-control. The prisoner's culpability is towards the lower end given panic and lack of reasonable grounds for self-defence; despite subjective mitigating features, the objective gravity of the offence requires a full-time custodial sentence. Special circumstances found due to youth and first time in custody impact the non-parole period.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Five years' imprisonment imposed. Sentence to commence on 20 September 2000. Non-parole period of three years from 20 September 2000 to 19 September 2003. Prisoner eligible for parole on 19 September 2003.
Legal Topics
['manslaughter' 'sentencing' 'self Defence' 'provocation' 'unlawful and Dangerous Act']
['criminal Law'] ['manslaughter' 'sentencing' 'self Defence' 'provocation' 'unlawful and Dangerous Act']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentencing for manslaughter where self-defence is claimed but not accepted; basis for categorising manslaughter as unlawful and dangerous act; assessment of aggravating and mitigating circumstances; application of young offender principles']

Ratio Decidendi

The prisoner killed the deceased by an unlawful and dangerous act, not in self-defence nor under provocation amounting to loss of self-control. The prisoner's culpability is towards the lower end given panic and lack of reasonable grounds for self-defence; despite subjective mitigating features, the objective gravity of the offence requires a full-time custodial sentence. Special circumstances found due to youth and first time in custody impact the non-parole period.

Court Disposition

Five years' imprisonment imposed. Sentence to commence on 20 September 2000. Non-parole period of three years from 20 September 2000 to 19 September 2003. Prisoner eligible for parole on 19 September 2003.

Orders

  • ['Kane Graham sentenced to 5 years imprisonment commencing 20 September 2000' 'Non-parole period set at 3 years commencing 20 September 2000, expiring 19 September 2003' 'Prisoner eligible for release to parole on 19 September 2003']