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Nathan Sinclair v The Queen
[2022] VSCA 180
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…he Queen [2020] VSCA 289 – Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354 – Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 – Sinclair v R [2022] VSCA 180 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 705 days’ imprisonment…
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Russo v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 244
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…(a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [53]–[56] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). [33] Ex P3. [34] Ex D2. 73While current sentencing practice is relevant to the sentences I impose on you, it is only one of a number of sentencing considerations…
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Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 35
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…[173]–[183] (Redlich, Santamaria and McLeish JJA). See also Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [53]–[56] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). [33] Ex P3. [34] Ex D2. 73While current sentencing practice is relevant to the sentences I…
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Byrne v The Queen
[2020] VSCA 289
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…) Cases Cited: Gregory (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2017) 268 A Crim R 1 – Adams v The Queen (2008) 234 CLR 143 – Byrne v The Queen [2020] VSCA 289 – Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354 – Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 – Sinclair v R [2022] VSCA 180 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 705 days’ impris…
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DPP v Fatho
[2019] VSCA 311
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…ing and your motivation for involvement in it.[7] [5] DPP v Fatho and Ors [2019] VSCA 311 [70] (Maxwell P, Priest and Beach JJA) (‘ Fatho ’); Gregory (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2017) 268 A Crim R 1, 7–8 [23]–[24] (Maxwell P, Redlich and Beach JJA) (‘ Gregory ’). [6] Fatho [70] . See also Gregory , ibid; DPP v Fern…
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Djordjic v The Queen
[2018] VSCA 227
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…you have engaged in, in committing Charge 2.[4] [4] Djordjic v The Queen [2018] VSCA 227 [68] (Beach and Kaye JJA). 16The Victorian Court of Appeal has reiterated that the sentencing regime for drug trafficking offences is quantity-based and, while the quantity trafficked is not determinative of my assessment of…
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Crawford (a pseudonym) v The Queen
[2018] VSCA 113
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…[17]–[18], [29]–[30] (Maxwell P and Croucher AJA); Crawford v The Queen [2018] VSCA 113 [43]–[44] (Maxwell P and Kyrou JA); R v Richard [2011] NSWSC 866 [102]–[109] (Garling J). 80The main distinguishing features between Ms Parker’s circumstances and yours are you played a greater role in the offending conduct tha…
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McCray (a pseudonym) v The Queen
[2017] VSCA 340
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…, Phillips JA and Bongiorno AJA agreeing); McCray (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2017] VSCA 340 [17]–[18], [29]–[30] (Maxwell P and Croucher AJA); Crawford v The Queen [2018] VSCA 113 [43]–[44] (Maxwell P and Kyrou JA); R v Richard [2011] NSWSC 866 [102]–[109] (Garling J). 80The main distinguishing features between Ms…
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Director of Public Prosecutions v Dalgliesh (a pseudonym)
[2017] HCA 41
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…ur counsel.[34] [29] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [30] (2017) 262 CLR 428, 444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [31] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest and Beach JJA). [32] (2016) 53 VR…
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Collins v The Queen
[2015] VSCA 106
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…en (2008) 234 CLR 143 – Byrne v The Queen [2020] VSCA 289 – Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354 – Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 – Sinclair v R [2022] VSCA 180 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 705 days’ imprisonment…
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R v Rebecca Krutsky
[2013] ACTSC 278
Citation 11
…ly early opportunity given the forensic choices you faced.[12] [12] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 56Your pleas have significant utilitarian benefit and indicate an acceptance by you of responsibi…
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Bugmy v The Queen
[2013] HCA 37
Citation 12
…32] (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA). [42] (2013) 249 CLR 571. 82Despite these differences between Ms Parker’s circumstances and yours, I will pay significant regard to parity between the sentences she received from Judge Dalzeil and the sentences I impose on you. 83The parsimony principle requires I not impose…
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Rodriguez v DPP (Cth)
[2013] VSCA 216
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…g the prospect of a sentence hanging over one’s head during the period of delay is akin to punishment in itself.[26] [25] (2013) 40 VR 436. [26] Ibid 445–6 [36] (Warren CJ and Redlich JA) (citations omitted). 66There is evidence before me regarding the efforts you have made towards your rehabilitation during this p…
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CD v The Queen
[2013] VSCA 95
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…in the form of a very substantial reduction in what would otherwise be an appropriate sentence – is very likely due.[23] [21] [2013] VSCA 95 [36]. [22] (2012) 37 VR 594, 621 [101]. [23] Ibid [97]–[101]. 62You made full admissions in your record of interview to the circumstances pertaining to the present offending…
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Barbaro v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 288
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…ry (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2017) 268 A Crim R 1 – Adams v The Queen (2008) 234 CLR 143 – Byrne v The Queen [2020] VSCA 289 – Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354 – Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 – Sinclair v R [2022] VSCA 180 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 705 days’ imprisonment…
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Bonacci v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 170
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…e Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [20] Barbaro 365–66 [38], [40]; Bonacci v The Queen (2012) 224 A Crim R 194, 202 [44] (Neave, Mandie and Harper JJA). 61In CD v The Queen ,[21] Harper JA, with whom Buchanan JA agreed, quoted his earlier observations in Phillips…
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Phillips v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 140
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…tantial reduction in what would otherwise be an appropriate sentence – is very likely due.[23] [21] [2013] VSCA 95 [36]. [22] (2012) 37 VR 594, 621 [101]. [23] Ibid [97]–[101]. 62You made full admissions in your record of interview to the circumstances pertaining to the present offending conduct. Moreover, I have h…
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R v Richard
[2011] NSWSC 866
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…Queen [2018] VSCA 113 [43]–[44] (Maxwell P and Kyrou JA); R v Richard [2011] NSWSC 866 [102]–[109] (Garling J). 80The main distinguishing features between Ms Parker’s circumstances and yours are you played a greater role in the offending conduct than she did, and Ms Parker was sentenced as a young offender. She was…
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Adams v The Queen
[2008] HCA 15
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…gislation Cited: Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) Cases Cited: Gregory (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2017) 268 A Crim R 1 – Adams v The Queen (2008) 234 CLR 143 – Byrne v The Queen [2020] VSCA 289 – Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354 – Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 – Sinclair v R [2022] VSCA 180 Sentence: Total…
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R v Verdins
[2007] VSCA 102
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…47Your counsel accepted no Verdins principles[11] are engaged in your case. Risk of reoffending [11] See R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269, 276 [32] (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA). 48Your severe polysubstance abuse has been reduced to a mild to moderate addiction disorder as a result of substantial time spent on…
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R v D'Aloia
[2006] VSCA 237
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…09 [70] (Gaudron, Gummow and Jayne JJ); R v D’Aloia [2006] VSCA 237 [56] (Nettle JA). 18At the plea hearing, your counsel submitted that individually the quantities of drugs you possessed were relatively modest, however, in my opinion, the totality of your trafficking is far from being insubstantial. The 1.4, buta…
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R v Jones
[2004] VSCA 68
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…maldehyde and ammonia as is the case with your charge 4. [40] See R v Jones [2004] VSCA 68 [13] (Charles JA, Phillips JA and Bongiorno AJA agreeing); McCray (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2017] VSCA 340 [17]–[18], [29]–[30] (Maxwell P and Croucher AJA); Crawford v The Queen [2018] VSCA 113 [43]–[44] (Maxwell P and Ky…
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Cameron v the Queen
[2002] HCA 6
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…ntered at a relatively early opportunity given the forensic choices you faced.[12] [12] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 56Your pleas have significant utilitarian benefit and indicate an acceptance by you o…
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Wong v The Queen
[2001] HCA 64
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…P, Buchanan, Vincent and Eames JJA); Wong v The Queen (2001) 207 CLR 584, 609 [70] (Gaudron, Gummow and Jayne JJ); R v D’Aloia [2006] VSCA 237 [56] (Nettle JA). 18At the plea hearing, your counsel submitted that individually the quantities of drugs you possessed were relatively modest, however, in my opinion, the tot…
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R v Gillick
[2000] VSCA 127
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…atone’.[19] In many cases the most compelling evidence of remorse comes from the offender’s testimony.[20] [18] Cooper 55; R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127 [20] (Callaway JA, Chernov JA agreeing) . [19] Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [20] B…
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Atholwood v The Queen
[1999] WASCA 256
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…on your pleas of guilty should be treated as having been entered at a relatively early opportunity given the forensic choices you faced.[12] [12] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 56Your pleas have significant…
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Power v The Queen
[1974] HCA 26
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…to fix a non-parole period.[45] [45] See SA s 11(1); Sinclair v The Queen [2022] VSCA 180 [39] (Kyrou and T Forrest JJA); Power v The Queen (1974) 131 CLR 623, 627–629 (Barwick CJ, Menzies, Stephen and Mason JJ).…
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The Queen v Kilic
[2016] HCATrans 240
Citation 28
…ve considered the so-called ‘comparable cases’ I was referred to by the prosecutor[33] and your counsel.[34] [29] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [30] (2017) 262 CLR 428, 444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [3…
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R v Biba
[2021] VSC 327
Citation 29
…pent 100 days in lockdown. You received no in-person visits and your access to programs was extremely limited during this time.[13] [13] R v Biba [2021] VSC 327 [38] (Beale J). 58Moreover, during your first period on remand it became known within your unit you had been a prosecution witness in a murder trial in T…
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DPP (Cth) v Thomas
[2005] VSC 85
Citation 30
…r and Gordon JJ). [31] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest and Beach JJA). [32] (2016) 53 VR 546, 606–609 [173]–[183] (Redlich, Santamaria and McLeish JJA). See also Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [53]–[56] (E…