R v Sigalla [2017] NSWSC 52

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Sigalla [2017] NSWSC 52 Hearing dates: Dates of trial: 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 October, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22 November 2016. Proceedings on sentence: 3 February 2017 Date of orders: 10 February 2017 Decision date: 10 February 2017 Before: Adamson J Decision: See paragraphs [117] – [118] Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – sentence – 24 counts of dishonestly using position of director to gain a benefit – impact on shareholders and investing public at large – no remorse – minimal if any reparation – offender's efforts to disguise illegitimate payments – prior good character of limited weight when pre-requisite to opportunity to commit relevant offences and offending continued for over two years – delay not mitigating where offender thwarted investigation and delayed trial – objective seriousness very high – need for lengthy custodial sentence – importance of general deterrence Legislation Cited: Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), ss 9, 184, 206B, 206BA, 206G, 208, 211 Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), 16A, 16B, 16F, 17, 19AB Cases Cited: Hili v The Queen; Jones v The Queen (2010) 242 CLR 520; [2010] HCA 45 Johnson v The Queen (2004) 78 ALJR 616; [2004] HCA 15 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357; [2005] HCA 25 Power v The Queen (1974) 131 CLR 623 R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704; [2001] NSWCCA 534 The Queen v Olbrich (1999) 199 CLR 270; [1999] HCA 54 Weininger v The Queen (2003) 212 CLR 629; [2003] HCA 14 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina Andrew John Sigalla Representation: Counsel: S Callan (Crown) JE Spencer (Offender)