R v Campbell (No 2)

This case involved the sentencing of Aaron James Campbell, who was convicted of multiple offences, including aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated robbery, burglary, going equipped for theft, possessing a knife in a public place, assaulting a frontline community service provider, and damaging property. Campbell had previously been sentenced for an offence of aggravated robbery and was ordered to serve a term of imprisonment under a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Order. However, he left the rehabilitation facility and went on to commit further offences. The court had to decide on the appropriate sentence for Campbell, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the offences, as well as Campbell's subjective circumstances. The court found that Campbell's further offending was very serious and that a non-conviction order would be manifestly inadequate. The court also considered the purposes of sentencing, including punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation. The court imposed a total sentence of six years and six months imprisonment, with a non-parole period of three years and three months. The court hoped that this sentence would provide Campbell with an opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.