R v Rosamond [2019] NSWDC 827

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Rosamond [2019] NSWDC 827 Hearing dates: 14 December 2018 Decision date: 28 February 2019 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Norrish QC DCJ Decision: Sentenced to Intensive Corrections Order for 1 year 10 months Sentenced to Community Release Order for 1 year 8 months Catchwords: CRIME – Sentence – Recklessly cause grievous bodily harm – assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV) – male victim sustained significant injuries and has undergone several surgeries – suffers from continuing disabilities and possibility of some permanent damage – no criminal history – victim impact statements – no weapons used – uncharacteristic behaviour by offender – impulsive conduct – no evidence of prior grievances – unexpected provocation – positive steps taken in rehabilitation - low risk of re-offending – family support – Bipolar Affective Disorder previously diagnosed – pleas of guilty Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Cases Cited: DPP(Cth) v De La Rosa [2010] NSW CCA 194 Johnson v R [1976] HCA44 Kearsley v R [2017] NSW CCA 28 Mill v R [1988] 166 CLR 59 R v Dungay [2012] NSWCCA 197 R v Engert (1995) 84 A CrimR 67 R v Henry (1999) 46 NSWLR 346 R v Israil [2002] NSW CCA 225 R v Merillo [2017] NSWCCA 173 R v Muldrock [2011] HCA 89 R v Pullen [2018] NSW CCA 264 R v Taani [2016] NSW DC 394 R v Thomas [2007] NSWCCA 269 R v Thomson and Houlton [2000] NSWCCA 309 R v Todd (1982) 2 NSW LR R v Tuala [2015] NSWCCA 8 Ziha v R [2013] NSWCCA 27 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina (Crown) Geoffrey Miles Rosamond (offender) Representation: Counsel: Mr Dalton SC (offender)