REGINA v ROBINSON [2000] NSWSC 972

REGINA v ROBINSON [2000] NSWSC 972

Given the offender's youth at the time of the offence, and the gravity of the murder, but not falling into the worst category of murder, a lengthy determinate term of imprisonment with a non-parole period is appropriate. The plea of guilty did not warrant a reduction of sentence since it was deemed a recognition of the inevitable.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Offender: Christopher Andrew Robinson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
sentence passed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Plea of Guilty, Youth, Non Parole Period
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Plea of Guilty Youth Non Parole Period

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Christopher Andrew Robinson

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for murder committed by a youth
  2. 2 significance of plea of guilty on sentence for murder
  3. 3 prospects of rehabilitation for young offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's youth at the time of the offence, and the gravity of the murder, but not falling into the worst category of murder, a lengthy determinate term of imprisonment with a non-parole period is appropriate. The plea of guilty did not warrant a reduction of sentence since it was deemed a recognition of the inevitable.

Court Disposition

sentence passed

Orders

  • You are sentenced to a term of forty five years imprisonment.
  • A non-parole period of thirty five years is set.