12 Dec 2018
Life imprisonment was mandatory for the murder conviction and, after balancing inherent aggravating features of the offending against mitigating personal circumstances and prospects for rehabilitation, the court determined the statutory minimum period of 10 years was sufficient to hold the offender to account, to denounce the conduct, to deter and to protect the community.
1 Oct 2018
The appellate court held there was no error of law: the sentencing Judge had regard to s 46 and properly exercised discretion to impose 12 months supervision to manage the clear and continued risk of drink-driving; the sentence was within statutory limits and not manifestly excessive.
15 Dec 2017
The Court held the 11 month home detention sentence was not manifestly excessive given the appellant deliberately pushed the intoxicated victim, had prior relevant convictions, and received substantial discounts; the special post-release conditions were lawful and appropriate under s 80P because alcohol use was a key factor in the risk of reoffending and the appellant consented to the conditions.