R v Elsamad

Case

[2020] NSWSC 1372

09 October 2020


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AGLC Case Decision Date
R v Elsamad [2020] NSWSC 1372 [2020] NSWSC 1372 09 October 2020

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of R v Elsamad involved the offender, who stood trial for the charge of murder. The offender entered a plea of guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter, which was not accepted by the Crown. The offender was subsequently found guilty of manslaughter by the jury. The case involved the use of a firearm, which was found to be unlawful and dangerous. The court was required to determine an appropriate sentence for the offender. The offender was sentenced to a period of imprisonment, reflecting the gravity of the offence and the circumstances surrounding it. The court's decision highlights the importance of considering the nature of the offence and the circumstances of the offender when determining an appropriate sentence. The court also emphasised the need for a sentence that reflects the seriousness of the offence and provides for the protection of the community. The decision provides guidance for courts when considering sentences for similar offences.
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law

Legal Concepts

  • Criminal Liability

  • Unlawful and Dangerous Act

  • Manslaughter

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Statutory Material Cited

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Abbas v R [2014] NSWCCA 188
Magro v R [2020] NSWCCA 25
R v Forbes [2005] NSWCCA 377