Regina v Lo, Regina v Chan [2003] NSWSC 1255

Regina v Lo, Regina v Chan [2003] NSWSC 1255

Both offenders acted out of loyalty rather than gain, and had no prior criminal history. Their involvement represented aberrations in otherwise respectable lives. Given their contrition, cooperation, and low culpability, custodial sentences were neither necessary nor appropriate; suspended sentences and bonds sufficed.

Parties
Offender: Wai Man Lo; Offender: Ka Kan Chan; Prosecutor: Mr P E Barrett
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 December 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Proceedings / Sentence
Outcome
Lo: Sentence of twelve months imprisonment suspended; released on condition of entering into a good behaviour bond for twelve months. Chan: To enter into bond to be of good behaviour for twelve months and pay a fine of $1,500 within seven days.
Legal Topics
Sentence, Assisting Offender, Failing to Report Offence
Criminal Law Sentence Assisting Offender Failing to Report Offence

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Parties

Wai Man Lo

Offender

Ka Kan Chan

Offender

Mr P E Barrett

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal Proceedings / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for assisting an offender knowing he committed a robbery with an offensive weapon
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for failing to report a crime to police

Ratio Decidendi

Both offenders acted out of loyalty rather than gain, and had no prior criminal history. Their involvement represented aberrations in otherwise respectable lives. Given their contrition, cooperation, and low culpability, custodial sentences were neither necessary nor appropriate; suspended sentences and bonds sufficed.

Court Disposition

Lo: Sentence of twelve months imprisonment suspended; released on condition of entering into a good behaviour bond for twelve months. Chan: To enter into bond to be of good behaviour for twelve months and pay a fine of $1,500 within seven days.

Orders

  • Lo sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment commencing 18 December 2003, sentence suspended, released on good behaviour bond for twelve months.
  • Chan to enter bond to be of good behaviour for twelve months and pay fine of $1,500 within seven days of 19 December 2003.