R v Burgess [2012] NSWDC 260

R v Burgess [2012] NSWDC 260

The offence was a violent, unprovoked assault on a vulnerable elderly victim motivated by drug addiction. The defendant's remorse, history of substance abuse, and plea of guilty were considered, but the seriousness of the offence dictated a sentence of full time custody with a non-parole period and head sentence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 November 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'assault' 'violence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'assault' 'violence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for violent assault committed in circumstances of drug addiction' 'Impact of remorse and rehabilitation prospects on sentencing']

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was a violent, unprovoked assault on a vulnerable elderly victim motivated by drug addiction. The defendant's remorse, history of substance abuse, and plea of guilty were considered, but the seriousness of the offence dictated a sentence of full time custody with a non-parole period and head sentence.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • ['Sentence of imprisonment imposed' 'Non-parole period of 2 years from 9 March 2012 to 8 March 2014' 'Head sentence of 4 years' 'Eligible for parole on 8 March 2014' 'Appeal dismissed on section 166 certificate']