R v SA [2024] NSWDC 553

R v SA [2024] NSWDC 553

The offender was convicted of incest and two counts of sexual touching a child under special care, all occurring as part of a single incident marked by manipulation, breach of trust, and the victim's vulnerability. Pleas of guilty were entered and taken into account for a 25% reduction. Taking into account further offences on Form 1 and considering special circumstances, the aggregate sentence imposed was 4 years and 4 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 3 years, reflecting both personal and general deterrence, the need for rehabilitation, and the impact on the victim.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Offender: SA
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender convicted on plea of guilty; aggregate custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Incest, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Special Care, Breach of Trust
Criminal Sentencing Incest Sexual Offences Child Protection Special Care Breach of Trust

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

SA

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for incest and sexual touching offences with child under special care
  2. 2 Assessment of objective seriousness and aggravating factors
  3. 3 Consideration of plea of guilty and its impact on sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The offender was convicted of incest and two counts of sexual touching a child under special care, all occurring as part of a single incident marked by manipulation, breach of trust, and the victim's vulnerability. Pleas of guilty were entered and taken into account for a 25% reduction. Taking into account further offences on Form 1 and considering special circumstances, the aggregate sentence imposed was 4 years and 4 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 3 years, reflecting both personal and general deterrence, the need for rehabilitation, and the impact on the victim.

Court Disposition

Offender convicted on plea of guilty; aggregate custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Aggregate sentence of 4 years and 4 months imprisonment from 10 March 2023
  • Non-parole period of 3 years