R v Mark Terrence Woods [2005] NSWSC 1176

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : R v Mark Terrence Woods [2005] NSWSC 1176

HEARING DATE(S) : 28/03/2003, 05/09/2003, 30/10/2003, 13/08/2004, 27/05/2005, 25/07/2005, 11/11/2005

JUDGMENT DATE : 25 November 2005

JUDGMENT OF : Buddin J

DECISION : 1 The application is granted. 2 In respect of the offence of maliciously set fire to a motor vehicle knowing that ML was in that vehicle, the applicant is sentenced to a term of 16 years imprisonment, to date from 4 December 1986 and to expire on 3 December 2004. 3 In respect of the offence of feloniously wounding ML with intent to murder, the applicant sentenced to a minimum term of 20 years and six months imprisonment, to commence on 4 December 1986 and to expire on 3 June 2007, with an additional term to commence on 4 December 1986 and to continue for the balance of his natural life.

CATCHWORDS : Redetermination of life sentences for non-fatal offences - related sexual offences - pleas of guilty - applicant's conduct in custody - completed CUBIT program

Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 LEGISLATION CITED : Sentencing Act 1989 Sentencing Amendment (Transitional) Act 1997

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