R v Caleb James O'CONNOR aka John COBLE [2013] NSWDC 272

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Caleb James O'CONNOR aka John COBLE [2013] NSWDC 272 Hearing dates: 29 November 2013 Decision date: 29 November 2013 Before: Judge Haesler SC Decision: 2011/111590 John COBLE Sequence 007 on Form 1 Sequence 001 Withdrawn and Dismissed 2011/55401 Caleb James O'CONNOR In relation to Count 1, I indicate a sentence of 4 years In relation to Count 2, I indicate a sentence of 4 years. In relation to Count 3, taking into account the matters on the Form 1, I indicate a sentence of 7 years with a non-parole period of 3 years. There will be an aggregate sentence of 9 years consisting of an aggregate non-parole period of 3 years 10 months, to commence on 31/01/2012 and expire on 30/11/2015. You will be eligible for consideration for release to parole on 30/11/2015. The aggregate sentence parole period will commence on 1/12/2015 and expire on 30/01/2021. Catchwords: Sentence after trial, attempt to choke, sexual intercourse without consent, circumstances of aggravation, brain injury while in custody, release for rehabilitation, exceptional mitigating circumstances. Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Cases Cited: Abbas Bodiotis Taleb and Amoun v R [2013] NSWCCA 115 R v Burrell (2006) 114 A Crim R 202 Bugmy v The Queen (1990) 169 CLR 525. R v Clinch (1994) 72 A Crim R 301 R v Cutrale [2011] NSWCCA 214 R v Engert (1995) 84 A Crim R 67 Higgins v R [2002] NSWCCA 407 Hopkins v R [2004] NSWCCA 105 Jackson [2010] NSWCCA 162 R v Knight (2005) 155 A Crim R 252 R v L; R v BJW (2000) 112 A Crim R 1 R v MA (2004) 145 A Crim R 434 M A K v R [2006] NSWCCA 381 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 R v MW [2007] NSWCCA 291 Munda v Western Australia [2013] HCA 38 R v Nykolyn [2012] NSWCCA 219 Pearce v The Queen (1998) 194 CLR 610 Portolesi v R [2012] NSWCCA 157 R v Previtera ((1997) 94 A Crim R 76 Ryan v The Queen (2001) 206 CLR 267 Setten v R (1991) 51 A Crim R 313 Silvano v R [2008] NSWCCA 118. R v Simpson [2011] NSWCCA 534 Category: Sentence Parties: The Crown Caleb James O'CONNOR aka John COBLE Representation: Mr Spencer - Counsel Mr D Williams - DPP G Sten & Co, Solicitors - Offender Mr L McGonigal - DPP File Number(s): 2011/55401 2011/111590