R v RM (No.7) [2024] NSWDC 577

R v RM (No.7) [2024] NSWDC 577

A lesser aggregate sentence and non-parole period is appropriate where, after a successful appeal, the offender stands convicted of a less serious statutory alternative, and subsequent post-sentencing circumstances marginally improve the offender's rehabilitation prospects. Further, the reduction in the statutory ratio for non-parole period is warranted given the finding of special circumstances informed by both original and additional factors.

Parties
Prosecutor: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP); Offender: RM
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Resentencing Following Remitter From the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal
Outcome
Aggregate sentence reduced, resentencing for statutory alternative count; previous sentence set aside.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Totality Principle, Appeals, Aggravating Factors, Special Circumstances, Non Parole Period
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Totality Principle Appeals Aggravating Factors Special Circumstances Non Parole Period

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Parties

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)

Prosecutor

RM

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Resentencing Following Remitter From the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for statutory alternative count under s 66C(4) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) after appeal
  2. 2 Effect on aggregate sentence of substitute conviction for lesser offence upon appeal
  3. 3 Application of totality principle and special circumstances after remittal

Ratio Decidendi

A lesser aggregate sentence and non-parole period is appropriate where, after a successful appeal, the offender stands convicted of a less serious statutory alternative, and subsequent post-sentencing circumstances marginally improve the offender's rehabilitation prospects. Further, the reduction in the statutory ratio for non-parole period is warranted given the finding of special circumstances informed by both original and additional factors.

Court Disposition

Aggregate sentence reduced, resentencing for statutory alternative count; previous sentence set aside.

Orders

  • The sentence imposed on 11 August 2023 is set aside.
  • The offender is sentenced to 11 years and 10 months' imprisonment, commencing on 3 January 2023 and expiring on 2 November 2034.