Regina v Klein [2005] NSWSC 1222

Regina v Klein [2005] NSWSC 1222

The murder was objectively very serious and exhibited 'a very bad murder'; there were no special circumstances to justify a reduced non-parole period; the appropriate sentence is 24 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 18 years.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 December 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Sentence of 24 years imprisonment with non-parole period of 18 years; no special circumstances found; backdated to time spent in custody.
Legal Topics
['murder' 'sentencing' 'non Parole Period' 'standard Non Parole Orders' 'aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances' 'prospects of Rehabilitation']
['criminal Law'] ['murder' 'sentencing' 'non Parole Period' 'standard Non Parole Orders' 'aggravating and Mitigating Circumstances' 'prospects of Rehabilitation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for the offender convicted of murder?' 'Are there special circumstances justifying a reduced non-parole period?']

Ratio Decidendi

The murder was objectively very serious and exhibited 'a very bad murder'; there were no special circumstances to justify a reduced non-parole period; the appropriate sentence is 24 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 18 years.

Court Disposition

Sentence of 24 years imprisonment with non-parole period of 18 years; no special circumstances found; backdated to time spent in custody.

Orders

  • ['Offender is sentenced to 24 years imprisonment commencing 2 June 2004.' 'Non-parole period set at 18 years commencing 2 June 2004 and expiring 1 June 2022.' 'Offender eligible for parole on 1 June 2022.']