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Bavou - for the State \par Mr. A. Vakaloloma \endash for the 2 Accused \par \par Date of Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3831568\charrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 28th June, 2004 \par Date of Sentence:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3831568\charrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 28th June, 2004 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 SENTENCE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Tevita Tuinasavusavu and Jone Savou you have each pleaded guilty to one charge of robbery with violence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You have been convicted in accordance with the undisputed summary of facts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 It is now my task to sentence you for this crime. \par \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 Particulars of the offending \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The summary of facts is admitted.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 It says that on the 19th of November last year the two of you planned to break into the victim\rquote s house.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You entered the home twice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 On the first occasion about 10.0 0pm on the 18th of November, although the victim was home he was upstairs watching television.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You gained entry through a window in the bottom flat and removed a bag from that room taking the $90.00 you found inside it. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 \f36\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You used that cash at nightclubs in Suva to drink beer.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You bought an extra 6 bottles to drink on the way home.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 When the money ran out you had planned to return to the victim\rquote s home and rob it again.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You drank the extra beer in the taxi on the way back home.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par \par You returned again to the victim\rquote s house.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 At about the same time \'93coincidentally\'94 the victim had gone outside into his yard searching for a lost mastercard.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You jumped him and attacked him inside the compound raining punches and kicks to his face and body.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You left this poor man bleedi ng from the face and eyes.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You brutally knocked him to the ground and dragged him inside his home.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 He tried to shout for help. 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up and ran outside.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Mr. Savou you ran after him and crash tackled him.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 No doubt you thumped him again and put him to the ground.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par \par There were three of you involved in this incident.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 At about this time you Mr. Savou called out to your mates and warne d them that the police had arrived.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You ran from the scene.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Mr. Tuinasavusavu you successfully jumped the fence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The third member of the party and Mr. Savou weren\rquote t so lucky.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 As they were confronted by a police officer one of you swung a long handled cane knife at him.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The cane knife missed the police officer but struck you Mr. Savou.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You fell unconscious.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Mr. Savou the police found a mobile phone, a gold bangle and some cash on you.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Mr. Tuinasavusavu you successfully fled the scene but were later identified and arrested.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The property taken had a total value of $3,060.00.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Not all the property was recovered. \par \par The sad fact of this case is that your victim, Dr. Graham Roberts, is a medical practitioner.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 He is a lecturer at the Fiji School of Medicine.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 A visitor to this country using his healing and teaching skills for the benefit of the community.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 When you put him down you not only caused him serious physical injury later recorded as \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 left eye periorbitol haematoma and subconjunctivital haemorrhage \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 multiple lacerations over the face, left eyebrow, left eye, upper lip and \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 bruises over the forehead and chin. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par You also terrorised the man leaving him with emotional and psychological wounds that will take much longer to heal. \par \par To your credit when interviewed by the police the two of you admitted taking part in the robbery and you have now pleaded guilty to the crime.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You explained to the police that the reason why you offended was that you were looking for money. \par \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Mitigation and Reports}{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You were both represented by experienced counsel.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Ms. Malimali has prepared and filed a thoughtful and comprehensive mitigation on your behalf.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In her usual thorough manner she has encapsulated everything that can be said for you in her plea.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In addition to that material I have received and considered antecedent history reports for the two of you.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par \par The State have also filed helpful submissions and attached a number of relevant recent tariff decisions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 As recently as last week on a criminal appeal I had an opportunity of reviewing these decisions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In particular the very recent Court of Appeal Case of }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Raymond Sikeli Singh and Others vs The State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 , AAU0}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 008 of 2000 and a recent High Court sentencing decision by my brother Justice Gates in the }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 State vs Lebobo}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 HAC}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 0}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 016.02S. \par \par I accept the submission by State\rquote s counsel.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The first point of reference is the maximum available penalty for robbery with violence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 It is life imprisonment. This demonstrates the State regards such offending at the top of the criminal calendar. \par \par In my earlier case of }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Uluikadavu,}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 Criminal Appeal No. HAA00}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 35 of 2004 (Judgement dated the 25th of June 2004), I considered the second principle enunciated by the Court of Appeal in }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Singh}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 As with my brother Justice Gates in }{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Lebobo (supra)}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I regard the increasing prevalence of home invasion as a serious factor in determining the severity of this sentence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I repeat here what I said: \par \par Home invasions are a particularly traumatic intrusion into the lives of citizens.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The most striking feature of these episodes is the sheer terror to its victims. They are set upon within the apparent safety of a private dwelling by complete strangers.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 These unjustified acts of terrorism by intruders within the home invade the family sanctuary and violate the sense of security that lies at the heart of each home.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 As such these acts not only affect the lives of their im}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 mediate victims but also instil}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 fear in the whole community creating a siege like mentality. \par \par In }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Uluikadavu}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 , although as here there were three offenders, the young appellant a}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 first offender ha d no previous convictions, used limited violence in the course of this crime and the victim suffered far less physical injuries.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In that case after adjustment for aggravating and mitigation features (starting point of 7 years) I gave the prisoner a term of 6 years imprisonment.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 This case is worse.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 There was greater violence and harm to the victim.} {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 A higher starting point of 8 years imprisonment is called for. \par \par The aggravating features are: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The planning and pre-meditation in the robbery. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The fact that there were multiple accused. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The attack occurred in the early hours of the morning after you had been out drinking following your first larceny. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The Injuries suffered by the victim.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The violence you meted to the victim including punches, kicks, dragging him into the house, more violence and again further violence to subdue him when he tried run away. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The vulnerability of the victim held 53 years of age was at the time home alone. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The total sum of $3,060.00 stolen of which only $890.00 worth of goods had been returned. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par For Mr. Tuinasavusavu 14 previous convictions. \par \par For Mr. Savou 1 previous conviction for assault. \par \par Against these aggravating features are the mitigating features.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 For Tevita Tuinasavusavu they are: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 His age \endash 21 years old at the time of the offence. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Co-operation with the police. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 An early guilty plea. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 An absence of weapons. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Remorse. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Although he has 15 previous convictions none are for assault and robbery with violence. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls4\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 A limited and impoverish upbringing.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Only attended school you were in Form 4.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You come from a broken home.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You are in a de}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 facto relationship and your partner is about to give birth to your first child. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par I do not accept that the fact you had been drinking before the commission of this offence is a proper mitigating feature.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I note that you have spent seven months in custody.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The mitigation for Jone Savou is: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You were 20 years old at the time of the offending. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You co-operated with the police. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You pleaded guilty at the first opportunity. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 No weapons were used. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You have expressed remorse. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You have only one previous conviction for assault dated 2001 for which you received a suspended sentence. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You had limited education up to Form 5. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You were raised by your widow mother. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You had been in employment only until 2002 at the time of the offending you were unemployed. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Apparently a co-offender in an attempt to evade the police brandished a knife at his pursuing officer.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 It missed the policeman and hit you.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 As a result of that slash you had to spend three days in hospital.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I apply limited weight to this mitigation as the injury occurred during your flight from the crime. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par As with Mr. Tuinasavusavu I don\rquote t accept that the fact you had been drinking before this offending is a valid mitigation at all.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I also do not differentiate penalty on the basis that you were a lookout for the group.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Lookouts are as much a part of the offending as the principals involved in the crime.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The role of a lookout provides comfort and support.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In this role you clearly warned your co-offenders of the need to run when the police arrived.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You also took a mobile phone from the victim indicating a greater participation in these events.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You have also spent 7 months in custody. \par \par I propose to sentence you jointly.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 I see no need to differentiate in penalty as between you. \par \par Taking the starting point of 8 years imprisonment I would add 6 years for the aggravating features. \par \par In my view your best mitigation was your co-operation with the police and an early guilty plea.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Courts have often recognized that sparing victims the agony of reliving the terror of the crime through the process of an adversarial trial deserves full recognition.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 In addition the assistance to the due process of justice and sparing the expense of trial deserves some discount.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You are both young.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You have however maturely expressed the proper remorse for this crime by your co-operation and plea. \par \par For these reasons I see a discount of 5 years being appropriate. \par \par You have also served 7 months on remand and I take that into account. \par \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Conclusion \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 The result is that the sentence of the Court for you both is that you serve a term of 8\'bd years imprisonment.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2508314 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 You go to jail for }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 8\'bd years.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2508314 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 Gerard Winter \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid3831568 JUDGE \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3831568 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid660852\charrsid2508314 \par At Suva \par Monday 28th June, 2004 \par }}