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App. R(s) 33, the English Court of Appeal said that in manslaughter cases the court should generally consider the following factors: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The conduct causing death. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The public concern and the need for deterrence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Whether the offender had intended any violence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 If violence had been intended the risk involved of serious harm and the extent to which it must have been apparent to those involved. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par In my mind those general considerations set the scene for your sentencing. \par \par The conduct causing death was reprehensible.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 This was drunken brawling.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 } {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The only merit that can be gleaned from the incident on your behalf is that this reprehensible behaviour was equally displayed by both parties.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 In a sense it could just as easily have been you that fell to the ground and died as a result. \par \par The public must be concerned at this sort of wanton violence inspired by an over indulgence in alcohol.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 You and others must learn by deterrence that this sought of behaviour is totally unacceptable. \par \par It is clear that you intended violence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 However, again it is equally clear that that violence was intended by all participants in the fight.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 I am prepared to accept that although you intended violence you had no time to really appreciate the risk of serious harm that might flow from your actions. \par \par In very helpful submissions counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Goundar has laid out and categorised a number of authorities. \par \par He argues and I accept that sentences for this type of offending cover such a wide and variable set of circumstances that individual sentences are of little direct comparative value.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 However, the sentences do establish some guiding principles for other sentences or sentence appeals. \par \par Counsel argued and I accept that sentences for assault and violence related manslaughter fall into two main categories.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Those where the sentences are suspended and those were because of the lack of special circumstances the only proper penalty is a full and immediate term of imprisonment. \par \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 \f36\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Suspended Sentence Category \par }{\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The usual features associated with suspended sentences for manslaughter are: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls8\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls8\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 extreme and/or long duration provocation \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 minimum violence used in the assault \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 sometimes a relationship between the accused and the victim \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 powerful reconciliation \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 gross negligence \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 with little appreciation of the risk of serious harm \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 no relevant previous convictions \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par These preliminary considerations often cause the Court to go further and enquire whether or not there are special circumstances that might justify the suspension of a term of imprisonment.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Examples of the factual matrix for suspended sentences can be found in the following cases: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \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\pararsid11413293 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 State v Samuela Neimila & Another}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 , Crimin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 al Case No. HAC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 0011}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 1998L.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 In this case the accused persons were the deceased\rquote s brothers.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The assault on the deceased was a correctional measure taken by the brothers to stop him from becoming a nuisance after being intoxicated.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The violence used was minimal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The death was considered an accident and unfortunate by the family.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused persons had spent 3 months in remand.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The State supported a suspended sentence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The sentence was 18 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 State v Mika Bula}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 , Criminal Case No. HAC0009.19}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 99. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused was the deceased\rquote s brother.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 They argued, the accused punched the deceased who fell over a jetty and drowned.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 State v Shakuntala Devi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 , Criminal Case No. HAC}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 0001.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 2001S.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293\charrsid15890971 \par }\pard\plain \s18\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 \f36\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused was the deceased\rquote s sister.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 T he deceased had provoked the accused over a period of time.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The provocation was grave.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused had spent 6 months in remand.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The sentence was 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 State v Mikaele Buliruarua}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 , Criminal Case No. HAC0}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 001}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 2002.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293\charrsid15890971 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The accused and the deceased were work mates.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 During an argument the accused slapped the deceased causing the deceased to fall backwards on to a tarsealed surface. The accused was remorseful for his actions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 He was a first offender and pleaded guilty.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The sent ence was 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Custodial Sentences \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 In contrast to the suspended sentence category the preliminary sentencing features that tend to indic}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 ate a fully custodial term are: }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The high degree of violence in the assault or a sustained degree of violence in a beating. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Minimal provocation. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Gang violence. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Associated criminal offending such as robbery. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 An intention or premeditation for violence. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 A wanton disregard as to the risk of serious harm as a result of violence. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Previous convictions. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The absence of meaningful reconciliation. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \f3\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlblt\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pnf3\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxtb \'b7}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Special categories of violent offending particularly domestic violence or child related abuse. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par Examples are: \par \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Shashi Kapoor v The State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 , Criminal Appeal No. AAU}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 0028}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 .}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 2000S \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 In this case the Fiji Court of Appeal upheld a sentence of 3 years imprisonment given by the High Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The provocation was minimal.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The victim died as a result of the injuries caused by the accused person punching and kicking the victim. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 State v Orisi Roko & Ors}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 ., Criminal Case No. HAC0013.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 2000 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 In this case, through the provocation was grave, the degree of violence was serious.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 It was a case of gang violence.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 All six accused persons were sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls5\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}} \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls5\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Joeli Tikolevu & Another v The State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 , Criminal Appeal No. AAU0021. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }\pard \s18\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 This was a case of killing resulting from a violent robbery.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 A sentence of 6 years imprisonment was upheld by the Fiji Court of Appeal. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Decision \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 After careful consideration I am of the view that a starting point for this offending must be 3 years imprisonment. \par \par The aggravating features are:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Involvement of alcohol. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Previous history for violence related offending. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The unnecessary extension of the violence once you put your victim down. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Public abhorrence of street brawling. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls6\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls6\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The need for a respect for life. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Mitigating Features \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 You are 28 years of age. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 You have had little education. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 You lead a simple subsistence village life to maintain yourself and your family. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 You are married with two children. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The family depends on you for financial support. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 The fact that you were not looking for a fight this evening but were provoked into an argument which can only be categorized as a drunken brawl. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Actions that can only be considered as in the nature of self defence in a free for all street fig ht.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 However, I record that you always had the ability to leave the scene but did not do so.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 So this could never have been an absolute defence. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Your remorse and shame which I accept are genuine. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Your early guilty plea. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Your co-operation with the police. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s18 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \s18\ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls7\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls7\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Your full complete and unmitigated acceptance of responsibility combined with the public apology you have offered in Court for the tragic death of Viliame Baleiwaca. \par }\pard \s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par For the aggravating features I would add 2 years to the starting point.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 However, mitigat ing against that total of 5 years imprisonment I would allow a significant discount for your early co-operation and guilty plea and a further discount to recognize the particular features of this offending; a total }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 of 2 \'bd years seems appropriate.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par \par Given that decision it is unnecessary for me to consider suspension of your sentence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 However, I comment that in any event, even if I felt able to allow you the benefit of the qualifying sentence, I would not consider there to be sufficient special circumstances (CF }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 R v Petersen}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 [1994] 2 NZLR 55)}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 that would allow me to impose anything other than a fully custodial immediate sentence of imprisonment. \par \par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Conclusion \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11413293 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Accordingly, Apete Kuliniasiasi you are sentenced to }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 2\'bd years imprisonment}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 stand down in custody. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid15890971 Gerard Winter \par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 JUDGE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11413293 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 At Suva \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15890971 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12323382\charrsid11413293 26th July, 2004 \par }}