R v Susan Lee [2011] NSWDC 257

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Susan Lee [2011] NSWDC 257 Hearing dates: 16-17 November 2011 Decision date: 09 December 2011 Before: Letherbarrow SC DCJ Decision: Sentenced to a total term of imprisonment of 12 months with a recognizance release order after 6 months. The offender make reparation to the Commonwealth in the sum of $118,352.71. Catchwords: CRIME - Sentencing - social security fraud -custodial sentence imposed unless very special circumstances - effect of sentence on offender's family or dependants - relevance of mental illness - relevance of gambling - relevance of delay in charging Legislation Cited: Crimes Act, 1914 (Cth), s4J(1), s16A, s16A(2)(g), s16A(2)(p), s19B, s20(1)(B), s21B, s29B Criminal Code, 1995 (Cth), s135.1(1) Cases Cited: R v Sinclair (1990) 50 ACrimR 418, R v Hart [1999] NSWCCA 204, R v Alla [2004] NSWCCA 378, R v Wood [2005] NSWCCA 233, R v Low, R v Ouyang [2004] NSWCCA 382, R v Capper [2000] NSWCCA 63, R v Togias [2001] NSWCCA 522, Le v Regina [2006] NSWCCA 136, R v Winchester (1992) 58 A Crim R 345, R v Hemsley [2004] NSWCCA 228, R v Molesworth [1999] NSWCCA 43, Pearce v The Queen (1998) 194 CLR 610 Category: Sentence Parties: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions - Crown Susan Lee - Offender Representation: Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Mr Vertigan Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Legal Aid File Number(s): 2010/235756, 2010/235938 Publication restriction: Anything identifying the identity of the deceased person