DPP v McMaster
[2008] VSCA 102
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…6–8 times. The prosecution relies on this material to exemplify the general context against which the charged act took place. (see DPP V McMaster [2008] VSCA 102) Intentionally Causing Serious Injury In October 1988, the complainant and the accused moved to live in Gheringhap Street Geelong. On 17 September 1989,…
R v Hester
[2007] VSCA 298
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…have just referred involved domestic violence resulting in death, the principles set out in those cases are apposite. (See, for example, R v. Hester [2007] VSCA 298 particularly at paragraph 19 which I will not set out in full here.) (See also DPP v. Smeaton [2007] VSCA 256, particularly at paragraphs 21 to 22.)…
DPP v Smeaton
[2007] VSCA 256
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…pposite. (See, for example, R v. Hester [2007] VSCA 298 particularly at paragraph 19 which I will not set out in full here.) (See also DPP v. Smeaton [2007] VSCA 256, particularly at paragraphs 21 to 22.) Effect of offending on Victim 38I now turn to the effect of your offending on the victim. Exhibit C was a Vict…
DPP v Josefski
[2005] VSCA 265
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…ort non-parole period: and third, that the prisoner's prospects of rehabilitation are almost always a significant consideration. (See DPP v. Josefski (2005) 13 VR 85 at paragraph 43.) 100Taking all of these matters into account, including your prospects of rehabilitation, I direct that you serve a minimum period o…
R v MWH
[2001] VSCA 196
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…other sentencing factors, such as, general deterrence and denunciation of conduct. 77This point is highlighted in the case of R v. MWH [2001] VSCA 196. That was a case involving multiple sexual offences committed against children, including eight counts of rape. The offences were committed between 28 and 38 years…
R v Gojanovic
[2005] VSC 97
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…ding; domestic violence 35 General deterrence is a significant factor in cases involving domestic violence. (See R v. Gojanovic [2005] VSC 97 and R v. Monks [2001] VSC 516.) 36In Monks, Justice Coldrey said this: "Violent responses to the emotional problems arising out of domestic relationships cannot be tolerat…
R v Monks
[2001] VSC 516
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…neral deterrence is a significant factor in cases involving domestic violence. (See R v. Gojanovic [2005] VSC 97 and R v. Monks [2001] VSC 516.) 36In Monks, Justice Coldrey said this: "Violent responses to the emotional problems arising out of domestic relationships cannot be tolerated by the courts. The courts h…