R v Keshishian [2018] NSWDC 520

R v Keshishian [2018] NSWDC 520

Given the objective seriousness of aggravated kidnapping for financial advantage, a two-year sentence is appropriate, reduced by 15% for late guilty plea and assistance to authorities, and to be served by way of Intensive Correction Order including 18 months home detention due to rehabilitation prospects and low risk of reoffending.

Parties
Prosecutor: The Crown; Offender: Rosalene Keshishian
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 December 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted; sentenced to two years imprisonment served by Intensive Correction Order (ICO) including 18 months home detention.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Kidnapping, Aggravated Kidnapping, Detention for Financial Advantage
Criminal Law Sentencing Kidnapping Aggravated Kidnapping Detention for Financial Advantage

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecutor

Rosalene Keshishian

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for aggravated kidnapping committed for financial advantage
  2. 2 Assessment of offender's role, culpability, and circumstances
  3. 3 Consideration of plea and assistance to authorities

Ratio Decidendi

Given the objective seriousness of aggravated kidnapping for financial advantage, a two-year sentence is appropriate, reduced by 15% for late guilty plea and assistance to authorities, and to be served by way of Intensive Correction Order including 18 months home detention due to rehabilitation prospects and low risk of reoffending.

Court Disposition

Convicted; sentenced to two years imprisonment served by Intensive Correction Order (ICO) including 18 months home detention.

Orders

  • You must not commit any offence.
  • You must submit to supervision by a Community Corrections Officer.