Calabrese v The Queen

In *Calabrese v The Queen*, the appellant, Calabrese, appealed against a sentence imposed by the Supreme Court of South Australia. The appeal concerned the severity of the sentence and the availability of sentencing options such as suspension or home detention.

The central legal issue before the Full Court of the Supreme Court of South Australia was whether the original sentence was manifestly excessive or inadequate, and whether there were "good reasons" to suspend the sentence or order it to be served on home detention, as provided for under the *Sentencing Act 2017* (SA).

The Court reasoned that while the offending was serious, precluding suspension or home detention, a lengthy period on parole would likely assist the appellant's rehabilitation. Consequently, the Court granted leave to appeal, set aside the original sentence, and imposed a new sentence of imprisonment for four years and nine months, with a non-parole period of two years and four months, both commencing on 17 December 2021.