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R v Hansen

Case [2021] NSWDC 457 4 June 2021

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New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457
Hearing dates: 19, 23 February 2021 & 01 March 2021
Date of orders: 04 June 2021
Decision date: 04 June 2021
Jurisdiction: Criminal
Before: Bennett SC DCJ
Decision:
For the State offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 4 years 3 months with a non-parole period of 3 years 2 months
For the Commonwealth offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 17 years with a non-parole period of 12 years

Legislation Cited:
Crimes Act 1900
Crimes Act 1914 (C’th)
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
Criminal Code 1995 (C’th)
Customs Act 1901 (C’th)
Evidence Act 1995

Cases Cited:
Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35
Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191
Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37
Cheung v The Queen (2001) 209 CLR 1
Director of Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1
DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301
Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643
Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29
Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45
Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70
Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144
Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140
Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39
Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305
R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102
R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361
R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174
R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353
Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86
Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247
The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383
Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) HCA 14

Category: Sentence
Parties: Regina (Crown)
Peter Andrew Hansen (Offender)
Representation:
Jennifer Single SC (Crown)
Talia Epstein (Junior)

Alex Radojev (Counsel for the Offender)
Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) (Crown)
Victor Lawyers (solicitors for the Offender)

File Number(s): 2018/00304908, 2018/00308763 & 2019/00314711
Publication restriction: Statutory non-publication order for the identities of the victims and any information which might cause their identities to be ascertained

REVISED JudgEment

Introduction

These are the sentence proceedings in respect of Peter Andrew Hansen. They are continuing today for the purposes of judgement and the imposition of sentence.
Peter Andrew Hansen appeared for sentence in the District Court of New South Wales, Sydney, on Friday February 19, 2021 whereupon he confirmed his pleas of guilty to 31 offences, which, with the specified maximum penalties, are particularised in a table that appears below.
After the Crown and defence bundles were tendered, to accommodate the convenience of psychiatrist Dr Olav Nielssen to be called in the offender's case, the proceedings were adjourned to Tuesday, February 23, 2021 when he was available to attend court.

The Proceedings

Unfortunately, through no fault of the parties or the Court there has been some limited delay until the resolution of the proceedings today to allow medical treatment that I was required to undergo, and predominantly because of a trial which extended to six weeks longer than the original estimate…

Grounds of appeal

[14] The appellant contends that the primary judge erred in finding that the respondent had discharged the onus of establishing the matters required under the relevant provision.

[15] It was submitted that his Honour failed to give adequate weight to the evidence of the second witness, and that the findings of fact were not reasonably open on the material before the Court.

[16] The respondent, for its part, submits that no error is disclosed, and that the conclusions reached were well within the range of outcomes available to the primary judge.

Consideration

[17] It is convenient to deal first with the question of construction, as the resolution of that issue informs the remaining grounds advanced by the appellant.

[18] For the reasons that follow, we are of the view that the appeal should be allowed in part and the matter remitted for further determination.

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Details

AGLC: R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457
Case: [2021] NSWDC 457
Decision Date: 04 June 2021

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The accused, Hansen, was before the Court of Appeal following a conviction for a series of violent criminal activities including assault, aggravated burglary, and drug-related offences. The appeal was against the severity of the sentences imposed by the lower court. The appeal was heard by the Supreme Court of Victoria.

The central legal issues before the court were the appropriateness of the sentences imposed on Hansen, both in terms of the overall length and the non-parole periods. The court needed to consider whether the sentences were excessive or manifestly inadequate in the circumstances. The court also considered whether the sentences reflected the gravity of the offences and the need for deterrence and denunciation.

The court examined the nature and circumstances of the offences, the degree of culpability, and the overall impact on the victims. It held that while the severity of the sentences was substantial, it was not manifestly inadequate. The court took into account the cumulative effect of the crimes and the need to protect the community. The court was satisfied that the sentences imposed were commensurate with the gravity of the offences and the need for appropriate punishment and deterrence. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, and the original sentences were upheld.

Orders

Orders of the court

For the State offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 4 years 3 months with a non-parole period of 3 years 2 months

For the Commonwealth offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 17 years with a non-parole period of 12 years

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Evidence Before The Court

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Citations

AGLC Citation

R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457

Most Recent Citation

Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales v Hansen [2023] NSWCA 189

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Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales v Hansen
[2023] NSWCA 189 Para 5

…ffences, there was a series from sequence 1-31 (omitting 21) and two other charges identified as H# 445/1 and H# 956/2, totalling 32. 3. R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457.…

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Betka v R; Ghazaoui v R; Hawchar v R
[2020] NSWCCA 191 Para 16

…with a guilty plea, such as contrition and remorse which do not attract a specific sentencing discount: s 16A(2)(f) Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 at para [59]; Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35 at paras [54] to [56]; R v Borkowski ibid at para [32]. It must be borne in mind that the Court must avoid dou…
Bae v R
[2020] NSWCCA 35 Para 16

…and remorse which do not attract a specific sentencing discount: s 16A(2)(f) Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 at para [59]; Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35 at paras [54] to [56]; R v Borkowski ibid at para [32]. It must be borne in mind that the Court must avoid double counting in this respect.…
Tepania v The Queen
[2018] NSWCCA 247

…2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247 The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383 Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) HCA 14 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina (Crown) Peter Andrew Hansen…
Sheu v R
[2018] NSWCCA 86 Para 13

…ie [2017] NSWCCA 301 at paras [146] and [210]. An aggregate sentence cannot be imposed for a combination of Commonwealth and State offences: Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 at para [26]. Separate aggregate sentences are required, one for the New South Wales offences and one for the Commonwealth offences: Fasciale v R [20…
Jinde Huang Aka Wei Liu v R
[2018] NSWCCA 70 Para 16

…In the case of the Commonwealth offences, they shall also attract a discount at that level: s 16A(2) Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 at para [9]. This will be applied to the result upon the synthesis of objective and subjective considerations, including subjective matters associated with a…
Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Beattie
[2017] NSWCCA 301 Para 13

…s 53A Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 , may also be used for the offender when sentenced to more than one Commonwealth offence: DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 at paras [146] and [210]. An aggregate sentence cannot be imposed for a combination of Commonwealth and State offences: Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 at…
Imbornone v R
[2017] NSWCCA 144

…e v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 V…
Filippou v The Queen
[2015] HCA 29

…Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [201…
R v Porte
[2015] NSWCCA 174

…uldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247 The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383 Veen v The Queen…
Bugmy v The Queen
[2013] HCA 37

…Code 1995 (C’th) Customs Act 1901 (C’th) Evidence Act 1995 Cases Cited: Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35 Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37 Cheung v The Queen (2001) 209 CLR 1 Director of Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [201…
Muldrock v The Queen
[2011] HCA 39

…Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sh…
Fasciale v The Queen
[2010] VSCA 337 Para 13

…para [26]. Separate aggregate sentences are required, one for the New South Wales offences and one for the Commonwealth offences: Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 at para [27]. I note that there has been legislation introduced into the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) to accommodate the use of aggregate sentences in Commo…
Hili v The Queen
[2010] HCA 45

…Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 1…
DPP (Cth) v De La Rosa
[2010] NSWCCA 194

…v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37 Cheung v The Queen (2001) 209 CLR 1 Director of Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018]…
Minehan v R
[2010] NSWCCA 140

…u v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA…
R v Robert Borkowski
[2009] NSWCCA 102 Para 15

…In the case of the New South Wales offences there shall be a discount of 25% in accordance with authorities such as, for example, R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102. This will be applied to the sentences found to be appropriate upon the synthesis of the objective facts and circumstances and those of a subjective nature…
Cheung v The Queen
[2001] HCA 67

…1 (C’th) Evidence Act 1995 Cases Cited: Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35 Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37 Cheung v The Queen (2001) 209 CLR 1 Director of Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2…
R v Qutami
[2001] NSWCCA 353

…A 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247 The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383 Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) HCA 14 Catego…
Veen v The Queen (No 2)
[1988] HCA 14

…Medium Neutral Citation: R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457 Hearing dates: 19, 23 February 2021 & 01 March 2021 Date of orders: 04 June 2021 Decision date: 04 June 2021 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Bennett SC DCJ Decision: For the State offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 4 years 3 months …
Neal v The Queen
[1982] HCA 55

…ka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R…
R v De Simoni
[1981] HCA 31

…VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247 The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383 Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) HCA 14 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina (Crown) Peter Andrew Hansen (Offender) Representation: Jennifer…

Legislation cited in this decision · 5

Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 13)
Crimes Act 1900 (ACT)
1 mention (from Para 444)
Crimes Act 1914 (Cth)
1 mention (from Para 13)
Customs Act 1901 (Cth)
1 mention (from Para 443)
Evidence Act 1995 (Cth)
1 mention

Medium Neutral Citation:	R v Hansen [2021] NSWDC 457
Hearing dates:	19, 23 February 2021 & 01 March 2021
Date of orders:	04 June 2021
Decision date:	04 June 2021
Jurisdiction:	Criminal
Before:	Bennett SC DCJ
Decision:	For the State offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 4 years 3 months with a non-parole period of 3 years 2 months For the Commonwealth offences: an aggregate sentence of imprisonment of 17 years with a non-parole period of 12 years
Legislation Cited:	Crimes Act 1900 Crimes Act 1914 (C’th) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Criminal Code 1995 (C’th) Customs Act 1901 (C’th) Evidence Act 1995
Cases Cited:	Bae v R [2020] NSWCCA 35 Betka v R [2020] NSWCCA 191 Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37 Cheung v The Queen (2001) 209 CLR 1 Director of Public Prosecutions (C’th) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 DPP v Beattie [2017] NSWCCA 301 Fasciale v R [2010] 30 VR 643 Filippou v The Queen [2015] HCA 29 Hilli v R, Jones v R [2010] HCA 45 Huang aka Liu v R [2018] NSWCCA 70 Imbornone v R [2017] NSWCCA 144 Minehan v R [2010] NSWCCA 140 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39 Neal v The Queen (1982) 149 CLR 305 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Clarkson [2011] 32 VR 361 R v Porte [2015] NSWCCA 174 R v Qutami [2001] NSWCCA 353 Sheu v R [2018] NSWCCA 86 Tepania v R [2018] NSWCCA 247 The Queen v De Simoni [1981] HCA 31; (1981) 147 CLR 383 Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) HCA 14
Category:	Sentence
Parties:	Regina (Crown) Peter Andrew Hansen (Offender)
Representation:	Jennifer Single SC (Crown) Talia Epstein (Junior) Alex Radojev (Counsel for the Offender) Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) (Crown) Victor Lawyers (solicitors for the Offender)
File Number(s):	2018/00304908, 2018/00308763 & 2019/00314711
Publication restriction:	Statutory non-publication order for the identities of the victims and any information which might cause their identities to be ascertained