R v Houri [2007] NSWSC 615

New South Wales Supreme Court

CITATION : R v Houri [2007] NSWSC 615

HEARING DATE(S) : 16/10/2006, 19/10/2006, 04/05/2007, 01/06/2007

JUDGMENT DATE : 14 June 2007

JUDGMENT OF : Buddin J

DECISION : For the offence of murder, and taking into account the matters on the Form 1 document: Sentenced to a non-parole period of 12 years and 6 months with a total sentence of 18 years to commence on 13 October 2005. The non-parole period will expire on 12 April 2018. The total term will expire on 12 October 2023.

CATCHWORDS : Sentencing - murder - significant subjective features - departure from standard non-parole period - parity

LEGISLATION CITED : Crimes Act Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

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