R v Villalon [2014] NSWSC 1261

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Villalon [2014] NSWSC 1261 Hearing dates: 2 June 201418 July 201428 August 2014 Decision date: 18 September 2014 Jurisdiction: Common Law - Criminal Before: Price J Decision: Convicted. Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 8 years with a non-parole period of 5 years 6 months commencing on 28 February 2012 and expiring on 27 August 2017 with a balance of term of 2 years 6 months commencing on 28 August 2017 and expiring on 27 February 2020. The earliest date eligible to be released on parole is 27 August 2017. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW - sentencing - manslaughter - substantial impairment by abnormality of mind provocation Legislation Cited: Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 s 21A(3)(b), s 21A(3)(c), s 21A(3)(e), s 21A(3)(f), s 21A(3)(i), s 21A(3)(j) Cases Cited: DPP (Cth) v De La Rosa (2010) 79 NSWLR 1; (2010) 205 A Crim R 1; [2010] NSWCCA 194 R v Blacklidge (NSWCCA 12 December 1995 unreported). R v Dawes [2004] NSWCCA 363 R v Engert (1995) 84 A Crim R 67 R v Harrison (1997) 93 A Crim R 314 R v Hill (1981) 3 A Crim R 397 R v Isaacs (1997) 41 NSWLR 374 R v Pilley (1991) 56 A Crim R 202 R v SLD [2003] NSWCCA 310; (2003) 58 NSWLR 589 R v Simpson [2001] NSWCCA 534, (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 Category: Sentence Parties: Michael Villalon Regina Representation: Counsel: Mr G Tabeteau (Crown) Ms J Manuell SC (Offender) Solicitors: Ms P Jassy (Director of Public Prosecutions) Ms K Douglas (Legal Aid) File Number(s): 2012/67960