R v FORD [2000] NSWSC 713

R v FORD [2000] NSWSC 713

The persistent pursuit of the deceased, clear threats to kill, and the offender's actions immediately before and after the stabbing establish an intent to kill, warranting a sentence reflecting the seriousness of the offence and fixing a non-parole period at the minimum necessary.

Parties
Prosecutor: REGINA; Offender: Glen Ian FORD
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender sentenced to imprisonment for sixteen years with a non-parole period of twelve years.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder

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Parties

REGINA

Prosecutor

Glen Ian FORD

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the offender intended to kill the deceased
  2. 2 Impact of offender's behaviour and alcohol use on sentencing
  3. 3 Risk of offender serving sentence on protection

Ratio Decidendi

The persistent pursuit of the deceased, clear threats to kill, and the offender's actions immediately before and after the stabbing establish an intent to kill, warranting a sentence reflecting the seriousness of the offence and fixing a non-parole period at the minimum necessary.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to imprisonment for sixteen years with a non-parole period of twelve years.

Orders

  • Glen Ian Ford sentenced to imprisonment for sixteen years commencing 14 December 1997 and expiring 13 December 2013.
  • Non-parole period fixed at twelve years expiring 13 December 2009; offender eligible for release on parole thereafter.