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\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
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\par APPELLATE JURISDICTION
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid397089 Appellant \endash  in Person
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\par Date of Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775937\charrsid397089  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid397089 26th July, 2004
\par Date of Judgment:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14775937\charrsid397089  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid397089 4th August, 2004
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\par The appellant pleaded guilty and was convicted of office breaking, entering and larceny.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
He was sentenced on the 17th of February, 2004 to 2 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 He appeals against that sentence.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Put simply in the early hours of the 17th of February, 2004 the appellant broke into the office of the Minister of Primary Industries located in Suva.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Once inside the office he stole two nokia phones and their accompanying earpieces, a bott
le of champagne, a bottle of whisky, another bottle of liquor, 2 tabuas \endash  all to the total value of $1300.00.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
He was disturbed in this enterprise by a diligent security guard. All property was recovered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
The appellant has ten previous convictions of a similar nature.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
He was last sentenced in August 2001 to 3 years imprisonment for burglary.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 The appellant was unrepresented.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
He was advised of his rights to representation and legal aid but declined these.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 He elected to proceed with the appeal in person.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 He relied on the contents of his appeal notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
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\par He asserts that not enough notice was taken of his co-operation and early guilty plea.
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\par He is concerned that the learned Magistrate did not take into account the fact that the property was recovered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
He claims a certain \'93Road to Damascus\'94 conversion and does not want to waste further time in prison.
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\par The State in very helpful written submissions detail the fact that the learned Magistrate did consider the fact the property was recovered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 That was a fact read out at sentencing.
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\par Not surprisingly the State emphasizes the appellant\rquote s 10 previous convictions.
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\par The State is of the view that the learned Magistrate considered the aggravating features and balanced these out against the mitigating features.
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\par They then go on to helpfully provide a number of decisions for my consideration.
\par 
\par In an earlier decision of mine }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Viliame Cavuilagi v The State}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886 , Criminal Appeal No. HAA00}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 31 of 2004 (14th April, 2004) I had occasion to review the appropriate tariff.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 I refer to page 4 of that judgment.
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\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Manoa Laoere v State\cell Cr. App. 31-34, 61 of 1997\cell Previous offender ++4 \'bd years imprisonment\cell }\pard\plain 
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James Stolz & Others v State\cell Cr. App. 50 of 1999\cell Previous offender 2 years imprisonment\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
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\b0\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Epeli Labalaba v State\cell Cr. App. 004 of 2001\cell Previous offender ++2 years imprisonment\cell }\pard\plain 
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\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
\par From these decisions it is clear that a sentence of imprisonment in the range of 1 to 4 years is appropriate.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
The upper end of that scale being reserved for especially aggravating features of the offence or the offender.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
Repeat offenders can expect a sentence of at least 2 years imprisonment.
\par 
\par Cavuilagi had 42 previous convictions and I inferred from his history that he had a semi-professional criminal lifestyle.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
I dismissed his sentencing appeal and the original sentence of two years imprisonment was upheld.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16012886 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 The Sentence
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
In a well constructed ruling on sentence the learned Magistrate detailed the salient facts, considered the mitigating and aggravating factors including the fact that all items were recovered and returned to the police officer.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 He was of the vie
w that these sorts of offences are prevalent, and the Court must adopt a deterrent approach to try and curb this type of crime.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
That is a sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16012886 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 The Decision
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 As I stated in Cavuilagi repetive, recidivist offending mu
st inevitably lead to longer sentences of imprisonment unless the offender can demonstrate special circumstances that motivate the court to sentence otherwise.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 This principle meets three of society\rquote s needs.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
Firstly it might act as a deterrent to the offender and others who fall into a pattern of semi-professional crime to support themselves.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Second, society is entitled to sideline or warehouse repeat offenders out of the community for longer periods of time so that at least during the term of incarceration 
they cannot wreck havoc on the lives of law abiding citizens.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
Third, offenders deserve punishment that fits the circumstances of the crime.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16012886 {\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 Conclusion
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Mr. Lanyon, you have 10 previous convictions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
All but one of them are for larceny, housebreaking or burglary.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 You started offending in 1998.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Your last sentence on the 6th of August, 2001 was for 3 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 It must have been within months of your release that you again offended.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 You simply have not learned your lesson.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 
You are choosing to adopt a semi-professional lifestyle as a thief.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 You are a repetitive, recidivist offender.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16012886  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Your appeal has no merit and is dismissed.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16012886 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid14775937 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16012886 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 At Suva
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14775937 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid397089\charrsid16012886 4th August, 2004
\par }}