R v HANDLEY [2007] NSWDC 38

R v HANDLEY [2007] NSWDC 38

Given the seriousness and repeated nature of the offences committed shortly after release on parole, combined with a long-standing drug addiction, the need for protection of the public, deterrence, and rehabilitation, it is appropriate to impose accumulating sentences, make a finding of special circumstances, and apply a discount for the early guilty plea, resulting in a non-parole period of three years and a total sentence of five years.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
accused sentenced to term of imprisonment
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'addiction to Drugs' 'demand Money With Menaces' 'break Enter and Steal' 'carried in a Conveyance']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'addiction to Drugs' 'demand Money With Menaces' 'break Enter and Steal' 'carried in a Conveyance']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for repeat drug-related property offences committed while on parole' 'Relevance of drug addiction to sentencing and rehabilitation prospects' 'Application of accumulation and special circumstances in sentencing multiple offences']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and repeated nature of the offences committed shortly after release on parole, combined with a long-standing drug addiction, the need for protection of the public, deterrence, and rehabilitation, it is appropriate to impose accumulating sentences, make a finding of special circumstances, and apply a discount for the early guilty plea, resulting in a non-parole period of three years and a total sentence of five years.

Court Disposition

accused sentenced to term of imprisonment

Orders

  • ['For the break enter and steal offence on 26 May 2006: non-parole period of two years, total sentence four years from 8 June 2006.' 'For demanding money with menaces: fixed term of two years from 8 June 2006.' 'For break enter and steal on 6 June 2006: non-parole period of two years from 8 June 2007, head sentence...