DPP v Makoi (No 3)

Kock-Kedhia Maker Makoi has been convicted by the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory of aggravated burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and damage property. The Court has imposed sentences of imprisonment for each offence, to be served by way of an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO). The Court has taken into account the offender's personal background, her mental health and her suitability for rehabilitation, as well as the seriousness of the offending and the need for general and specific deterrence. The Court has also taken into account the impact of any sentence on the offender's children. The Court has imposed a number of conditions in respect of the ICO, including conditions prohibiting the offender from consuming alcohol or other illicit substances, prohibiting her from contacting the victim or a witness, and requiring her to engage in drug and alcohol programs and psychological counselling. The Court has also imposed a curfew condition.