R v Beau LEGLISE [2010] NSWDC 123

R v Beau LEGLISE [2010] NSWDC 123

Given the seriousness of multiple robberies committed whilst on bail, but balancing the offender's youth, background, demonstrated remorse, guilty plea, and prospects for rehabilitation, concurrent sentences of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of one year and six months, exceptionally generous in the circumstances, is appropriate.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Accused: Beau William Leglise
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 February 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Sentencing Orders, Aggravated Robbery, Robbery in Company, Offending on Bail
Criminal Law Sentencing Orders Aggravated Robbery Robbery in Company Offending on Bail

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Beau William Leglise

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for multiple aggravated robbery offences committed whilst on bail?
  2. 2 Is any non-custodial order warranted in the circumstances?
  3. 3 Should sentences be served concurrently or cumulatively given the offender’s circumstances and the nature of the offences?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of multiple robberies committed whilst on bail, but balancing the offender's youth, background, demonstrated remorse, guilty plea, and prospects for rehabilitation, concurrent sentences of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of one year and six months, exceptionally generous in the circumstances, is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • On each count, sentence of four years imprisonment from 15 April 2009 to 14 April 2013; non-parole period of one year and six months from 15 April 2009 to 14 October 2010.
  • Sentences to be served concurrently.