REGINA v OLIG [2000] NSWSC 1246

REGINA v OLIG [2000] NSWSC 1246

The appropriate sentence for manslaughter in this domestic violence context, given the offender's conduct of breaking into the victim's home and setting fire knowing of the likely consequences, is a term of imprisonment of twelve years, with no special circumstances warranting deviation from the statutory relationship of sentence and non-parole period.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Offender: Shane Eugen Olig
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 December 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender sentenced to imprisonment for twelve years with a non-parole period of eight years.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Domestic Violence, Sentencing, Victims' Impact Statements
Criminal Law Manslaughter Domestic Violence Sentencing Victims' Impact Statements

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Shane Eugen Olig

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for manslaughter arising from domestic violence circumstances
  2. 2 Relevance and use of Victims' Impact Statements in sentencing for manslaughter

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for manslaughter in this domestic violence context, given the offender's conduct of breaking into the victim's home and setting fire knowing of the likely consequences, is a term of imprisonment of twelve years, with no special circumstances warranting deviation from the statutory relationship of sentence and non-parole period.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to imprisonment for twelve years with a non-parole period of eight years.

Orders

  • Offender sentenced to imprisonment for twelve years from 24 July 1999.
  • Non-parole period of eight years, expiring 23 July 2007.