R v Le (No. 2) [2019] NSWSC 763

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Le (No. 2) [2019] NSWSC 763 Hearing dates: 17 June 2019 Date of orders: 21 June 2019 Decision date: 21 June 2019 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Wright J Decision: (1) For the manslaughter of Xun KE, a limiting term of 10 years is nominated to date from 28 January 2017 and expire on 27 January 2027.

(2) For the robbery of Xun KE whilst being armed with an offensive weapon, a limiting term of 8 years is nominated to date from 28 January 2016 and expire on 27 January 2024.

(3) Pursuant to s 24 of the Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW), the offender is referred to the Mental Health Review Tribunal.

(4) The offender is to be held in custody in an appropriate institution until further assessment by the Mental Health Review Tribunal. Catchwords: SENTENCING – Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW) – limiting terms – special hearing conducted before judge alone – limiting terms nominated for manslaughter and robbery armed with an offensive weapon – concurrent limiting terms Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Crimes Act 1990 (NSW) Mental Health (Forensic Provisions) Act 1990 (NSW) Cases Cited: Aslan v R [2014] NSWCCA 114 Bhuiyan v R [2009] NSWCCA Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120; [2011] HCA 39 R v AN [2005] NSWCCA 239 R v Dawes [2004] NSWCCA 363 R v Engert (1995) 84 A Crim R 67 R v Green [1999] NSWCCA 97 R v Le [2019] NSWSC 483 R v Lulham [2016] NSWCCA 287; 263 A Crim R 287 R v Mailes (2004) 62 NSWLR 181; [2004] NSWCCA 394 R v Mitchell [1999] NSWCCA 120; 108 A Crim R 85 RS v R [2013] NSWCCA 227; 235 A Crim R 430 R v XX [2009] NSWCCA 115; 195 A Crim R 38 The Queen v Olbrich (1999) 199 CLR 270; [1999] HCA 54 Veen v The Queen (No. 2) (1988) 164 CLR 465; [1988] HCA 14 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Regina Ze Ren LE Representation: Counsel: Mr G Tabuteau (Crown) Ms S Hall (Defence)