R v Moore [2023] NSWDC 118

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Moore [2023] NSWDC 118 Hearing dates: 3 February 2023 Date of orders: 3 February 2023 Decision date: 03 February 2023 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Haesler SC DCJ Decision: Sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment, non‑parole period two years and six months Catchwords: CRIME – aggravated indecent assault of a child aged under 16 SENTENCING - relevant factors on sentence - late guilty plea - victim saved from giving evidence - assessing objective seriousness - impact on victim- offender's childhood deprivation Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Cases Cited: BT v R [2010] NSWCCA 267 Bugmy v The Queen (2013) 249 CLR 571; [2013] HCA 37 at [43] GSH v R; R v GSH [2009] NSWCCA 214 Henry v R [1999] NSWCCA 111; (1999) 46 NSWLR 346 Hoare v The Queen (1989) 167 CLR 348 LB v R [2019] NSWCCA 151 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120; [2011] HCA 39 Paterson v R [2021] NSWCCA 273 R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v NJK [2011] NSWCCA 151 R v Thompson [2000] NSWCCA 309; (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 Category: Sentence Parties: Mark Daniel Moore (the offender) Director Of Public Prosecutions Representation: Counsel: Ms N Keay Deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor Ms R Mitchell (for the offender)