R v Bublitz

The case of R v Bublitz involved three defendants: Paul Bublitz, Bruce McKay, and Richard Blackwood. They were found guilty of various charges including theft by a person in a special relationship and making false statements as a promoter of securities. The court had to determine the appropriate sentences for the defendants, taking into account the nature of the offending, the culpability of each defendant, and various aggravating and mitigating factors. The court set starting points for each defendant based on the gravity of their offending and the circumstances of the case. After considering the delay in the proceedings, personal circumstances, and other factors, the court applied discounts to the starting points and imposed sentences, with Bublitz receiving a custodial sentence and the other two defendants receiving sentences of home detention.