R v RAVELL [2003] NSWSC 94

R v RAVELL [2003] NSWSC 94

The offender's removal of a sketch, in the circumstances described, was sufficiently serious but committed without planning, and considering her prior good character, contrition, cooperation, and need to care for her child, it is inappropriate to impose custody or community service. A good behaviour bond is suitable.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted; good behaviour bond imposed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'hindering Investigation of a Serious Indictable Offence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'hindering Investigation of a Serious Indictable Offence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is an appropriate sentence for hindering the investigation of a serious indictable offence?' "Does the offender's removal of a sketch constitute hindering police investigation?"]

Ratio Decidendi

The offender's removal of a sketch, in the circumstances described, was sufficiently serious but committed without planning, and considering her prior good character, contrition, cooperation, and need to care for her child, it is inappropriate to impose custody or community service. A good behaviour bond is suitable.

Court Disposition

Convicted; good behaviour bond imposed.

Orders

  • ['Direction made pursuant to s 9 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 that the offender enter into a good behaviour bond for two years from today.' 'The bond is subject to conditions that the offender will appear before the Court if called upon during the bond term and be of good behaviour throughout.']