R v Coy Gary Saunders [2007] NSWDC 59

R v Coy Gary Saunders [2007] NSWDC 59

Given the offender's demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and guilty plea, an overall sentence of eighteen months imprisonment (discounted by 25% for plea and contrition), less time served, is imposed. However, pursuant to s 12 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1989, the sentences are suspended upon the offender entering into bonds to be of good behaviour and accepting supervision by Probation and Parole.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Sentences imposed for all offences; all sentences suspended on entering into good behaviour bonds and accepting supervision. Back up charge withdrawn.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'attempted Robbery in Company' 'assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' 'disguise With Intent']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'attempted Robbery in Company' 'assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm' 'disguise With Intent']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for attempted robbery in company, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and disguise with intent under s 12 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1989']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's demonstrated remorse, rehabilitation, and guilty plea, an overall sentence of eighteen months imprisonment (discounted by 25% for plea and contrition), less time served, is imposed. However, pursuant to s 12 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1989, the sentences are suspended upon the offender entering into bonds to be of good behaviour and accepting supervision by Probation and Parole.

Court Disposition

Sentences imposed for all offences; all sentences suspended on entering into good behaviour bonds and accepting supervision. Back up charge withdrawn.

Orders

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