R v Robb [2018] NSWDC 476

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Robb [2018] NSWDC 476 Hearing dates: 21 June 20183 August 2018 Decision date: 03 August 2018 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: King SC DCJ Decision: Convicted. Special circumstances found- age, 1st time in adult custody, need for an extended period of parole to assist in rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Sentenced to a term of imprisonment for 3 years comprising of a NPP of 1 year and 6 months to commence on 21/6/2018 and to expire on 20/12/2019 and a balance of term of 1 year and 6 months to commence on 21/12/2019 and to expire on 20/6/2021. To be released to supervised parole on 20/12/2019. Catchwords: CRIMINAL – sentence —violent offences —robbery – offender on day release at time of offence - stealing of mobile phone from victim walking home late at night after work – commencement date in issue - Bugmy & Fernando principles – subjective matters Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Cases Cited: Bugmy v the Queen [2013] HCA 37 R v Fernando (2002) NSWCCA 28 R v Ibrahimi (2005) NSWCCA 153 R v McVeety (2002) NSWCCA 344 R v Moffitt (1990) 20 NSWLR 114 R v Quinn (2003) NSWCCA 239 R v Richards (1981) 2 NSWLR 464 R v Thomson; R v Houlton (2000) 49 NSWLR 383 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina James Robb Representation: Solicitors: Crown: Mr A Brookman Defence: Mr M Hunter File Number(s): 2017/00181788