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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI \par AT SUVA \par APPELLATE JURISDICTION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO: HAA0}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 078 OF 2002S}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Between:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql 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}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Respondent}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 Hearing: }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 8th November 2002 \par Judgment:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 15th November 2002 \par \par Counsel:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Appellant in Person \par Mr N. Lajendra for State}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 JUDGMENT}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The Appellant appeals against his total sentence of 12 months, imposed by the Suva Magistrate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 s Court on 21}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 st}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 August 2002, for the following charges: \par \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 FIRST COUNT \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Statement of Offence \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 :}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Contrary to Section 293(1)(b) of the Penal Code, Act. 17. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Particulars of Offence}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 ORISI SUGUTA, ISOA KOROIVUKI and 4 others, on the 18}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 day of August, 2002 at Suva in the Central Division, robbed ANASA BALEISUVA of cash $20.00, one wrist watch valued at $200.00 and one walle t valued at $10.00, to the total value of $230.00 and immediately before such robbery, did use personal violence on the said ANASA BALEISUVA. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 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{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 ISOA KOROIVUKI on the 18}{\lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 th}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 day of August, 2002 at Suva in the Central Division, resisted arrest by Special Constable Number 339 ARTHUR DAVIS in due execution of his duty. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 \par In the Magistrate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 s Court, the Appellant and his co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 accused (who were represented by counsel) pleaded guilty on all counts.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The first accused was charged also (on Count 2) of the offence of resisting arrest).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The facts were then outlined.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 They were that on the 18}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\super\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 th}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 of August 2002 at Raiwaqa at about 8.30pm, the Appellant and his co}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 -}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 accused with others were drinking beer when the complainant, a 20 year old youth, walked past them.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The Appellant demanded cash from him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The complainant said he had none. A few minutes later the Appellant challenged the complainant to a fight.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The Appellant and his co}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 accused then assaulted the complainant until he fell.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The others in the group with the Appellant, then punched and kicked the complainant while he lay on the road.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Someone in the group told the others to search his pockets.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The complainant was able to run away and report the matter to the police.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Stolen from him during the robbery were a wristwatch and cash in a wallet.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The police found the Appellant at the scene.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 He resisted arrest, but was taken to the police station where he confessed to the police. \par \par The complainant received injuries as a result of the incident.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 They were a lacerated wound 5cm x 1cm near the left eyebrow, a lacerated wound above the right eye and haematoma, or bruising over both eyes. \par \par The Appellant agreed to these facts.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 He was convicted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 In mitigation he said he was 21 years old, that he had pleaded guilty and that he knew he had offended during the operational period of a suspended sentence. \par \par The learned Magistrate then sentenced both offenders, giving the first accused a suspended sentence on the ground that he had only one previous conviction in 1997, but imposing a 12 month custodial term on the Appellant.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 On Count 3, the Appellant was given a three month term of imprisonment to be served concurrent to the term imposed on Count 1.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The question of the activation of his suspended sentence was adjourned to another date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 I was told by State counsel that that matter is yet to be heard. \par \par The Appellant appealed against conviction and sentence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 However at the hearing of this appeal, he p roceeded with his appeal against sentence only.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 He submitted that the learned Magistrate failed to give any weight to his plea of guilty, and put too much weight on his previous convictions.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 These number five, since 2000, and are for larceny (2), theft from person, and drunk and disorderly behaviour. \par \par State counsel opposes the appeal, pointing to the much higher tariff of Robbery with Violence, of 4 to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 7 years where firearms are not used. \par \par Although this offence was not pre}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 -}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 meditated, it appears to be a very nasty example of gang bullying.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Further the victim received injuries as a result of the incident and was fortunate to have received no worse injuries given the sustained nature of the assault.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 In the circumstances the sentence of 12 months imprisonment, is if anything, lenient.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 I see no reason to reduce it further. \par \par This appeal is dismissed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 The file must now be returned to the Magistrate}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 s Court so that the question of activating the suspended sentence imposed in November 2001, can be dealt with.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid158241 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 Nazhat Shameem \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14970803\charrsid158241 JUDGE}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid158241 \par }\pard \ql 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