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Mikael v The Queen
[2022] VSCA 119
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…particular, I have had regard to the case of Mikael v The Queen ,[52] which was referred to me by the prosecutor. [52] [2022] VSCA 119. 123The basic purposes for which a court may impose a sentence are just punishment, deterrence – both specific and general, rehabilitation, denunciation, and protection of the com…
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Russo v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 244
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…s’ imprisonment indicates the seriousness with which the legislature on behalf of the Victorian community views this offence. [9] Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [49] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). 26The offence of aggravated carjacking was introduced into Victoria in 2016[10] as a ‘necessary response to rece…
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Jones v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 114
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…weight I would otherwise give to just punishment, general and specific deterrence and denunciation. [34] See Jones v The Queen [2021] VSCA 114 [24] (Priest and T Forrest JJ) quoting R v Hammond [1997] 2 Qd R 195, 199–200 (Thomas, Dowsett and White JJ). [35] See R v McKee (2003) 138 A Crim R 88, 92 [13] (Buchanan…
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Thurlow v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 71
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…la time.[46] [46] R v Renzella [1997] 2 VR 88, 94–98 (Winneke P, Charles and Callaway JJA). 118The letters from Mr Schumann, Mr Smithers and Mr Davis provide insight into the specific conditions you have faced and continue to face while being a resident at Odyssey House. I accept you are subject to strict…
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Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen
[2021] VSCA 35
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…JJA). [50] (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] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). 121While current sentencing practice is relevant to the…
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Chamma v The Queen
[2020] VSCA 232
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…fe to be low-range offending. I accept the theft was opportunistic and was restricted to one incident.[15] [15] Cf Chamma v The Queen [2020] VSCA 232 [71] (Priest, Beach and T Forrest JJA). 31Clearly, denunciation, general deterrence and just punishment must be given significant weight in sentencing you on Charge…
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Sikoulabout v The Queen
[2018] VSCA 268
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…ld inevitably terrify them.[14] It is also especially serious that children were present at the time. [14] Cf Sikoulabout v The Queen [2018] VSCA 268 [60] (McLeish and Niall JJA). 29Further, I observe that attempted theft of a motor vehicle is a serious enough criminal offence. 30In relation to Charge 3, I assess…
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Director of Public Prosecutions v Dalgliesh (a pseudonym)
[2017] HCA 41
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…s in DPP v Zhuang [49] and DPP (Cth) v Thomas .[50] [47] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [48] (2017) 262 CLR 428,444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [49] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest…
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Akoka v The Queen
[2017] VSCA 214
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…Queen [2013] VSCA 95 – Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594 – R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269 – Akoka v The Queen [2017] VSCA 214 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 397 days’ imprisonment with a 3-year CCO…
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Kelly v R
[2016] NSWCCA 246
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…v McKee (2003) 138 A Crim R 88, 92 [13] (Buchanan JA, Eames JJA agreeing), 93–4 [20]–[21] (Vincent JA); Kelly v The Queen [2016] NSWCCA 246. Cf Johnston v The Queen [2013] VSCA 362 [14]–[16] (Redlich, Priest JJA and Robson AJA) 98 Verdins principle 2 is also engaged because I consider your condition, together with a…
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Johnston v The Queen
[2013] VSCA 362
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…chanan JA, Eames JJA agreeing), 93–4 [20]–[21] (Vincent JA); Kelly v The Queen [2016] NSWCCA 246. Cf Johnston v The Queen [2013] VSCA 362 [14]–[16] (Redlich, Priest JJA and Robson AJA) 98 Verdins principle 2 is also engaged because I consider your condition, together with a number of other factors discussed below,…
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CD v The Queen
[2013] VSCA 95
Citation 12
…rehabilitation Legislation Cited: Sentencing Act 1991 Cases Cited: R v Cooper (1998) 103 A Crim R 51 – CD v The Queen [2013] VSCA 95 – Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594 – R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269 – Akoka v The Queen [2017] VSCA 214 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 397 days’ imprisonment with a 3-year…
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Barbaro v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 288
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…remorse comes from the offender’s testimony.[27] [25] Cooper 55; R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127 [20] (Callaway JA, Chernov JA agreeing) . [26] Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [27] Barbaro 365–66 [38], [40]; Bonacci v The Queen (2012) 224 A Crim R 194,…
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MA v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 214
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…rmiston JA, Winneke P and Hedigan AJA agreeing); R v Rankin [2001] VSCA 158 [10] (Winneke P, Vincent JA and O’Bryan AJA agreeing); MA v The Queen [2012] VSCA 214 [83] (Neave JA, Bongiorno JA and Whelan AJA agreeing). 24The victims would have suffered considerable distress and anxiety as a result of your conduct. T…
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Bonacci v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 170
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…v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [27] Barbaro 365–66 [38], [40]; Bonacci v The Queen (2012) 224 A Crim R 194, 202 [44] (Neave, Mandie and Harper JJA). 85In CD v The Queen ,[28] Harper JA, with whom Buchanan JA agreed, quoted his earlier observations in Phil…
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Phillips v The Queen
[2012] VSCA 140
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…cing Act 1991 Cases Cited: R v Cooper (1998) 103 A Crim R 51 – CD v The Queen [2013] VSCA 95 – Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594 – R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269 – Akoka v The Queen [2017] VSCA 214 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 397 days’ imprisonment with a 3-year CCO…
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R v Verdins
[2007] VSCA 102
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…oper (1998) 103 A Crim R 51 – CD v The Queen [2013] VSCA 95 – Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594 – R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269 – Akoka v The Queen [2017] VSCA 214 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 397 days’ imprisonment with a 3-year CCO…
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R v McKee
[2003] VSCA 16
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…CA 114 [24] (Priest and T Forrest JJ) quoting R v Hammond [1997] 2 Qd R 195, 199–200 (Thomas, Dowsett and White JJ). [35] See R v McKee (2003) 138 A Crim R 88, 92 [13] (Buchanan JA, Eames JJA agreeing), 93–4 [20]–[21] (Vincent JA); Kelly v The Queen [2016] NSWCCA 246. Cf Johnston v The Queen [2013] VSCA 362 [14]–[1…
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R v Rankin
[2001] VSCA 158
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…VR 348, 354 (Southwell, Ormiston and McDonald JJ); R v Lomax [1998] 1 VR 551, 559–560 (Ormiston JA, Winneke P and Hedigan AJA agreeing); R v Rankin [2001] VSCA 158 [10] (Winneke P, Vincent JA and O’Bryan AJA agreeing); MA v The Queen [2012] VSCA 214 [83] (Neave JA, Bongiorno JA and Whelan AJA agreeing). 24The vict…
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R v Gillick
[2000] VSCA 127
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…e to atone’.[26] In many cases the most compelling evidence of remorse comes from the offender’s testimony.[27] [25] Cooper 55; R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127 [20] (Callaway JA, Chernov JA agreeing) . [26] Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [2…
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Pearce v The Queen
[1998] HCA 57
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…g the likely impact of an offence upon any victim.[8] [8] See R v Miller [1995] 2 VR 348, 354 (Southwell, Ormiston and McDonald JJ); R v Lomax [1998] 1 VR 551, 559–560 (Ormiston JA, Winneke P and Hedigan AJA agreeing); R v Rankin [2001] VSCA 158 [10] (Winneke P, Vincent JA and O’Bryan AJA agreeing); MA v Th…
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The Queen v Kilic
[2016] HCATrans 240
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…[47] and DPP (Vic) v Dalgliesh (a Pseudonym) [48] and the Victorian Court of Appeal decisions in DPP v Zhuang [49] and DPP (Cth) v Thomas .[50] [47] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [48] (2017) 262 CLR 428,444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [7…
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DPP (Cth) v Thomas
[2005] VSC 85
Citation 23
…Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [49] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest and Beach JJA). [50] (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 Th…