R v Mohamed Abbasher Fageer [2017] NSWLC 18

Local Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Mohamed Abbasher Fageer [2017] NSWLC 18 Hearing dates: 5 October 2017 Decision date: 14 November 2017 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Judge Graeme Henson, Chief Magistrate Decision: See [23] and [26] Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – Sentencing – particular offences – dangerous driving occasioning death – failure to keep a proper lookout – negligence more than momentary inattention - factors relevant to sentencing – degree of moral culpability – impact on community and victim – need for general deterrence- prior good character - plea of guilty – remorse – sentence other than imprisonment appropriate – suitable for community service Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) ss 3A(g), 5, 21A(3) Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW) ss117(1)(a), 205(2)(d), 225 Cases Cited: Bonsu v R [2009] NSWCCA 316 DPP v Pelletier [2014] NSWLC 9 Guideline Judgment Concerning the Offence of High Range Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol Under Section 9(4) of the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999 (No. 3 of 2002) [2004] NSWCCA 303 R v Borkowski [2009] NSWCCA 102 R v Pyritz (1998) 29 MVR 90 R v Foster (2001) 33 MVR 565 R v Whyte (2002) 55 NSWLR 252; [2002] NSWCCA 343 R v Youkhana [2005] NSWCCA 231 Category: Sentence Parties: Director of Public Prosecutors (prosecution) Mohamed Abbasher Fageern (defendant) Representation: E Curran (for the prosecution) J Sutton (for the defendant) File Number(s): 2016/00386928