R v Hammond [2019] NSWDC 844

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Hammond [2019] NSWDC 844 Hearing dates: 11 October 2019 Decision date: 11 October 2019 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Haesler SC DCJ Decision: Aggregate sentence of six years with a non parole period of three years. For orders see [37] – [40] Catchwords: SENTENCING – Armed robbery and robbery – sentence after trial and sentence after early guilty plea – aggregate sentence. SENTENCING – Relevant factors on sentence – multiple offences – maximum penalty – application of guideline judgment – on parole – repeat offender – application of totality principle – high risk of reoffending – need for comprehensive pre release program. Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999 Cases Cited: R v Henry (1999) 46 NSWLR 346, 106 A Crim R 149 Legge v R [2007] NSWCCA 244 R v Hammond [2014] NSWDC 175 R v Hammond [2014] NSWDC 175 Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37; (2013) 249 CLR 571 R v Fernando (1992) 76 ACrimR 58 R v Henry [1999] NSWCCA 111;(1999) 46 NSWLR 346; (1999) 106 ACrimR 149 Callaghan v R [2006] NSWCCA 58 Regina v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Holder (1983) 3 NSWLR 245 Category: Sentence Parties: Ian Brian Hammond (the offender) Director of Public Prosecutions Representation: Counsel: Mr B Pierce (for the offender) Ms G Steedman, Solicitor Advocate, Director of Public Prosecutions