Regina v GS [2006] NSWDC 15

New South Wales District Court

CITATION: Regina v GS [2006] NSWDC 15

JUDGMENT DATE: 8 September 2006

JUDGMENT OF: Nicholson SC DCJ

DECISION: Maliciously inflict grievous bodily harm in company.; Conviction. Sentenced to imprisonment.; 9 months non-parole and 15 month balance of term.; Pursuant to s12 of C (SP) Act suspend sentence. ; S12 bond 2 years to commence 8 September 2006.; Be of good behaviour.; Provide Registry your present address.; Notify Registry in any change of address.; Answer to this Court for any reach that is set.; Accept supervision by Juvenile Justice and in particular by Stanmore Intensive Program Unit.; Reside at an address selected by Juvenile Justice.; Participate in counselling (individual, or family provided family members are willing) and group work as directed by Juvenile Justice.; Attend alcohol and other drug programs or treatment by Juvenile Justice.; Submit random drug testing and as required by Juvenile Justice 5 times monthly for 9 months and there after as directed by Juvenile Justice.; Maintain and/or seek education, training including apprenticeship training and/or employment, traineeship as approved by Juvenile Justice and in condition with your person and parents.; Participate in 10 hours of structured physical exercise weekly for the next 9 months. ; Juvenile Justice to report any breach of bond to this court within 24 hours.; Supply prohibited drug; S166 Criminal Children's Act, 33 (1) (b) – for a period of 12 months.; Goods in custody; S166 Criminal Children's Act, 33 (1) (b) – bond 6 months.; PSSH DR; S166 Criminal Children's Act, 33 (1) (b) possessing prohibited drugs – s12 bond.

CATCHWORDS: Criminal law - Sentence - juvenile - Maliciously inflict grievous bodily harm in company – weapon – knife – unprovoked attack – drug and alcohol abuse – impaired behaviour and emotional control – contrition – strong rehabilitation prior good character – early plea – good rehabilitation prospects – suspended sentence