R v Owen [2021] NSWDC 421

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Owen [2021] NSWDC 421 Hearing dates: 13 August 2021 Decision date: 19 August 2021 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Haesler SC DCJ Decision: Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 3 years. Non parole period of 1 year 6 months. Catchwords: CRIME- Recklessly cause grievous bodily harm – one punch attack - alcohol fuelled street violence SENTENCING - Relevant factors on sentence – one punch - no premeditation - early plea acceptance of responsibility - serious harm caused – victim suffers traumatic brain injury - victim impact - strong case in mitigation - offender of good character - victim and offender have overcome many difficulties in life - tragedy for both parties – application of principle- consistency in sentencing – utility of general deterrence - need for full time custody - special circumstances - victim vindication - retribution Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Cases Cited: Chenhall v R [2021] VSCA 175 Hili v The Queen, (2010) 242 CLR 520; [2010] HC 45 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Munda v Western Australia [2013] HCA 38 Pattalis v R [2013] NSWCCA 171 Queen v Pham (2015) 256 CLR 550: [2015] HCA 39 R v AEM [2002] NSWCCA 58 R v Loveridge [2014] NSWCCA [120] R v Mitchell; R v Gallagher [2007] NSWCCA 296 R v Simpson [2001] NSWCCA 534; 53 NSWLR 704 R v Tuala [2015] NSWCCA 8 Worboyes v R [2021] VSCA 169 Category: Sentence Parties: Tyson Tauteka Owen (the offender) Director of Public Prosecutions Representation: Counsel: Mr B Clark (for the offender)