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State \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid15540879 Hearing: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid15540879 23 March 2004 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid15540879 Judgment: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid15540879 25 March 2004 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid6815765 JUDGMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par This }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879 is an appeal against sentence. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid15801057 appellant}{ 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Count \endash concurrent to each other but consecutive to Criminal Case No. 28/03 above. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15540879 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid15540879 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid15540879 }{ \fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Savusavu Criminal Case No. 46/03 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6815765 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6815765 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{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Case No. 28 of 2003}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 At about 6.30pm on the 25/1/03 Savita Devi closed the Savusavu Bay Accommodati}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879 on and went home. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The appellant who was drunk climbed onto the chimney, broke the gauze wire}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879 and went into the store room. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 He was seen and the matter was reported to the Police.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15540879\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Police and noticed that the appellant had locked himself inside the store. He refused to open it}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 . }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The door was forced open and the Police }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 tried to arrest the appellant. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 It was during this process that the accused threatened to stab the policeman with a flo}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1904153 wer cutter he had in his hand. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Arrest was attempt}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ed but the appellant resisted. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 After a str uggle the appell}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ant was overcome and arrested. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 He was later interviewed and admitted the facts of the case. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Case No. 31 of 2003}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 On the 4th day of February 2003 at about 1.30pm at Nabauto, the victim had just returned fro}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 m town after having some beer. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 He rested at the front porch of his hous}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 e and later fell off to sleep. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The appellant put his hand inside the victim\rquote s pocket and stole his wallet}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 which contained $100.00 (FJ). }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The victim came to know about the theft when he discovered that his wallet was missing.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The matter was reported to the Police and an investigation took place in which the accused was loca}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ted, arrested and interviewed. He admitted the offence. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The cash was not recovered. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Case No.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6815765 }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 32 of 2003}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 On 10/2/03 at 1600 hrs, the victim was loading some hardware materials in a vehicle when he saw }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 the appellant inside his shop. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The victim noticed an N-100 size truck battery missing. He checked around for the appellant but could not see him. The victim suspected the appellant to have taken the battery.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The appellant was located in town and he admitted the offence. He was escorted to the Police Station and locked in the cell as he was drunk.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The next day the appellant was interviewed under ca}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ution and admitted the offence.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 He stated that he stole the battery so that he could sell it and get some money. \par \par The Battery was recovered. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Case No. 33 of 2003}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid15888119 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 On the 7th day of February 2003 the victim was alone in his shop. The appellant came into the shop and went s}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 traight to the clock section. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 He picked up one clock and hid it inside his pants and went outside without paying it.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The victim than rang the P}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 olice and reported the matter. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 According to the victim\rquote s statement he stated that on 29/01/03, the said the appellant stole 2 dozen of enamel bowls valued at $28.00 and on the 1.2.03 the same accused stole another table clock valued at $10.00.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 All items not recovered.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The appellant was arrested, interviewed and charged for three counts. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Appeal Grounds \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 In }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 a handwritten letter the appellant raised the following grounds in his appeal:- \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 1. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The learned magistrate failed to maintain his judicial neutrality in weighing all evidence against me and gave full advantage to the prosecution. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 2. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Very little consideration was given to my plea of guilt to all charges against me in regards to the recovered properties with co-operation I contributed to police in locating the items in due course of the investigation. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 3. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Instead of considering facts at hand with present circumstance in relation to the cases indi}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 cated above. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Savusavu Magistrate Court enormously gathered excessive weight from my previous convictions that resulted in severity of the sentences. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 4 }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 I find the five (5) years sentence to be harsh and excessive in comparison to similar cases which I shall submit specific details should I get the chance to have my appeal heard and also submit fresh mitigation. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Appeal}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119\charrsid15888119 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Appellant was warned of his right to counsel and specifically waived that right. He handed up helpful written submissions and r}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ested his case.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid15888119 \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Sentence}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 In a careful sentencing decision the learned Magistrate noted the plea of guilty in all 7 cases but balanced that out against the 28 previous convictions the last of which was the 9th of March 2000 for three years imprisonm}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 ent on similar offences. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The Court noted that the prisoner was a repeat offender. \par \par The mitigation of the prisoner was noted including his personal pleas that he was a changed person, active in a youth group, helping his village elders to stamp out the sa}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 le and use of marijuana. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 That he had an intention to become married and would be the sole breadwinner to look after his family. \par \par The learned Magistrate formed the conclusion that the accused had NOT really changed for the better and was of the opinion that he had failed to learn any lessons from previous terms of incarceration. He had no respect for people and property and that he must be put away for longer periods so that the public at large can feel safe for their lives and properties without having a pe}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 rson like the prisoner around. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The learned Magistrate was of the opinion the prisoner was a menace to society. An effective term of imprisonment of 5 years was imposed. \par \par However having made the arithmetical calculation (detailed at p1 of this judgment) there was no c}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 onsideration given to the total}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 ity of the penalty. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Sentencing Principle \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid3016994 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The power to order sentences to run consecutively is subje}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 ct to the \'93totality\'94 principle.}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 c.f. Thomas : Principles of S}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 entencing 2nd Edition page 53) }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The principles are described in T}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15888119 homas at page 56 in this way:-}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3016994 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 \'93}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The effect of the totality principle is to require a sentence if he was passed a series of sentences, each properly calculated in relation to the offences for which it is imposed and each pr operly made consecutive in accordance with the principles governing consecutive sentences, to review the aggregate sentence and consider whether the aggregate is just and appropriate.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3016994 \'94}{ \b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid3016994 \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Decision \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par I find the learned magistrate correctly applied appropriate and not excessive penalti}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 es in respect of each offence. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 However the overall characteristics of this offending I generally find to be drunken, half wit}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 ted, hapless and cheeky thefts.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Real }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 condemnation has to be reserved}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 for the most serious charge where he ended up in a drunken stand of with police}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 that should not be tolerated. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 That sentence (case 28/03) was properly mar}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 ked by the learned Magistrate.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 \par \par It was however discrete offending separate from the other larcenies and min}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 or offending by the appellant. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 As I have earlier said, while there can be no objection to the accumulation of consecutive sentences, the failure of the learned magistrate to then record consideration of the overall penalty leaves me with the uncomfortable impression that this important a spect of the sentencing process was ignored. \par \par Bearing in mind my characterisation of the generality of this offending, other than the most serious charge, I find the overall aggregate term does appear}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 unduly harsh in its totality. }{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 In short the prisoner did not deserve 5 years jail for this type of offending. \par \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Conclusion \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 I}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1904153 accordingly grant the appeal. }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The sentence in the Court below is quashed. In respect of criminal case 32/03 (the battery charge) and 33/2003 (the clock charge) I impose a sentence of 12 months imprisonment but order it to be served concurr}{ \f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14422570 ently with criminal case 28/03.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 The effective sentence is thereby reduced from five to three years. \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6815765 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid12453766 Gerard Winter}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid14422570 Judge}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12453766 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid1904153 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid6815765 At Labasa}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid6815765 \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid6815765 25 March, 2004}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1641024\charrsid6815765 \par }}