R v LESSLIE [2007] NSWDC 387

R v LESSLIE [2007] NSWDC 387

Given the circumstances of the case, the offender's plea of guilty, remorse, and other mitigating factors, the appropriate sentence for the single count of indecent assault is the imposition of a bond under s 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) for a period of five years with supervision by the Probation and Parole Service.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender sentenced to a bond of good behaviour under s 9 for five years; supervision and program attendance as directed by Probation and Parole Service.
Legal Topics
['sentencing Orders' 'indecent Assault' 'child Sexual Offences' 'section 9 Bond']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing Orders' 'indecent Assault' 'child Sexual Offences' 'section 9 Bond']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for indecent assault of a child under s 9 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the circumstances of the case, the offender's plea of guilty, remorse, and other mitigating factors, the appropriate sentence for the single count of indecent assault is the imposition of a bond under s 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) for a period of five years with supervision by the Probation and Parole Service.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to a bond of good behaviour under s 9 for five years; supervision and program attendance as directed by Probation and Parole Service.

Orders

  • ['Offender to enter into a bond pursuant to s 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 for five years.' 'Condition: supervision by Probation and Parole Service; undertake programs as required; service may terminate supervision any time; report to Taree officer within seven days.']