R v Donna DEAVES [2013] NSWSC 1359

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Donna DEAVES [2013] NSWSC 1359 Hearing dates: 12/09/2013 Decision date: 18 September 2013 Before: Rothman J Decision: Sentenced to imprisonment for a non-parole period of 9 years, commencing on 18 October 2011, and concluding on 17 October 2020, and a balance of term being a further 3 years, expiring on 17 October 2023. First eligible for release on 17 October 2020. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW - sentence - manslaughter - criminal negligence - discount for assistance to authorities - failure to seek medical assistance for child - discount not to result in inappropriate sentence Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Cases Cited: Burns v R [2012] HCA 35; (2012) 246 CLR 334 FS v R [2009] NSWCCA 301; (2009) 198 A Crim R 383 R v Gallagher (1991) 23 NSWLR 220 R v M [2005] NSWCCA 224 R v Pang [1999] NSWCCA 4; (1999) 105 A Crim R 474 R v Sukkar [2006] NSWCCA 92; (2006) 172 A Crim R 151 R v Taktak (1988) 14 NSWLR 226 SZ v R [2007] NSWCCA 19; (2007) 168 A Crim R 249 Veen v R (No 2) [1988] HCA 14; (1988) 164 CLR 465 York v R [2005] HCA 60; (2005) 225 CLR 466 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina (Crown) Donna Deaves (Offender) Representation: Counsel: H Baker (Crown) J O'Sullivan (Offender) Solicitors: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Crown) Coastlaw (Offender) File Number(s): 2011/332073 Publication restriction: This publication is restricted until further ordered. To be published once co-accused sentenced (approx. end of law term).