R v FYFFE [2002] NSWSC 751

R v FYFFE [2002] NSWSC 751

The level of culpability in the commission of the offence was so extreme that community interests require the imposition of a sentence of imprisonment for life, and the subjective circumstances do not warrant a lesser sentence due to the depravity and planning involved in the murder.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 August 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender sentenced to imprisonment for life.
Legal Topics
['murder' 'sentencing']
['criminal Law'] ['murder' 'sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for the offender convicted of murder under the relevant statutory provisions?']

Ratio Decidendi

The level of culpability in the commission of the offence was so extreme that community interests require the imposition of a sentence of imprisonment for life, and the subjective circumstances do not warrant a lesser sentence due to the depravity and planning involved in the murder.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to imprisonment for life.

Orders

  • ['Stanley James Fyffe is sentenced to imprisonment for life, commencing on 12 April 2002.']