Regina v Kaliyanda [2007] NSWSC 393

Regina v Kaliyanda [2007] NSWSC 393

Given the gaps in available knowledge regarding motive, but satisfaction beyond reasonable doubt as to the accused's identity as the killer, and considering delay, health, and good character, the sentence for murder is twenty years with a non parole period of fourteen years, not in the worst category of murder.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Prisoner: Madappa Kaliyanda
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence After Jury Conviction
Outcome
Accused sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for murder with a non parole period of fourteen years.
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Delay Between Offence and Trial
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Delay Between Offence and Trial

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Madappa Kaliyanda

Prisoner

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence After Jury Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for murder after a ten-year delay between offence and trial
  2. 2 Identification of the accused as the perpetrator of murder

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gaps in available knowledge regarding motive, but satisfaction beyond reasonable doubt as to the accused's identity as the killer, and considering delay, health, and good character, the sentence for murder is twenty years with a non parole period of fourteen years, not in the worst category of murder.

Court Disposition

Accused sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for murder with a non parole period of fourteen years.

Orders

  • Imprisonment for a total term of twenty years commencing on 5 March 2007, with a non parole period expiring on 4 March 2021 and a balance term of six years.