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\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 There are three separate appeals filed in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
However, because the Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
s grounds of appeal are the same for all appeals, and because the facts of all cases are similar, I have heard all the appeals together.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
This judgment is in respect of all three files.
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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994  day of December 2001 at Suva in the Central Division, with intent to defraud $30.00 cash from AMIT SHARMA s/o KALIKA PRADAD b
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: Contrary to Section 309(a) of the Penal Code, Act. 17.
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th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994  day of February 2002 at Suva in the Central Division, with intent to defraud, obtained $50.00 cash from ANAND VIKASH CHAND s/o GYAN CHAND by falsely pretending 
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: Contrary to Section 309(a) of the Penal Code, Act 17.
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: Contrary to Section 309(a) of the Penal Code, Act. 17.
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\par He was sentenced to three months imprisonment on each count.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 The total sentence imposed was twelve months imprisonment.}{
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He now appeals against sentence on the ground that his total sentence is severe, harsh and excessive, and that he should have been given a suspended sentence.
\par 
\par The facts of all the counts were similar.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 The 
Appellant met each of the complainants in Suva City and introduced himself as a person working for Web Master.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
He offered to sell the complainants a mobile telephone for $50.00 each.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
He obtained the money from them and told them to wait for the telephones.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
Later he told the complainants he would supply the telephones later.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 However he did not supply the telephones.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 The complainants reported the matter to the police.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 The Appellant was apprehended and interviewed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
He admitted the offences to the police. He was charged with the offences.
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\par He admitted the facts outlined and six previous convictions, two of which are for larceny.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
In mitigation he said he had paid $100.00 to the court as compensation to the complainants and expressed remorse.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 The learned Magistrat
e then sentenced him to three months imprisonment on each count, saying that the number of offences committed and his failure to fully compensate the complainants justified a custodial sentence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 She did not apply the totality principle to the total twelve month term imposed.
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\par State counsel opposes this appeal saying that the individual and total sentences were neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 I agree.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
The facts show a pattern of conduct which depended on defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
The sum of $50.00 on each count may not seem like a large sum of money, but for most members of Fiji society it represents a substantial portion of their weekly budget. The offences committed show a degree of planning and persuasion which jus
tified the imposition of a custodial sentence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 A term of three months imprisonment is, if anything, on the lenient side.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 As for the total sentence of one year}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 s imprisonment, although the learned Magistrate did not consider the totality principle, I find t
hat the total term reflects the total circumstances of the offending.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
Further, the Appellant is not entitled to the leniency normally shown to a person of previous good character.
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\par For these reasons, the Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
s appeal against sentence in respect of each of his three appeals is wholly dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10556994 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10556994 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 Nazhat Shameem
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 JUDGE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10556994 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 
\par At Suva
\par 24}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15077803\charrsid10556994  May 2002
\par }}