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{\title IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI}{\author user}{\operator blake_r}{\creatim\yr2005\mo12\dy2\hr14\min15}{\revtim\yr2005\mo12\dy2\hr19\min11}{\printim\yr2004\mo4\dy13\hr17\min17}{\version5}{\edmins2}{\nofpages3}{\nofwords895}{\nofchars5102}{\*\company  }
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\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid5721848 AT SUVA
\par APPELLATE JURISDICTION
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16192613 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7344533 CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. HAA0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid16192613 
031 OF 2004
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid16192613 Appellant
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid16192613 Respondent
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid16192613 Hearing: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid16192613 7th April, 2004
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid16192613 Ruling: }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid16192613 14th April, 2004
\par 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid14826096 Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid14826096  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Appellant \endash  }{
\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 In Person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
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 - for the Respondent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096\charrsid14826096 
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 This }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 is an appeal against sentence. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
The appellant was sentenced on the 22nd of January 2004}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717  He pleaded guilty to one charge of burglary and one charge }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 of larceny in a dwelling house. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 He received a 2 year sentence of imprisonment.
\par 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 The complainant on the 2nd of July, 2003 left her house locked }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 and secured to visit relatives.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717  The appellant went on to the property forced a window open }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 and gained entry into the home.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717  He stole a JVC stereo worth $350.00.
\par 
\par He was seen by neighbours as he was making his way}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613  back out of the house window. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 They identifie}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 d him and reported the matter. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 The stereo was recovered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 At interview by police the appellant admitted the offending.
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\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 The Appeal
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid8866717 
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betrayed by the lack of parity in the sentencing with those on similar charges taking money or goods to a greater value
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 criticism on the sentencer for improperly weighing his culpability on this offence
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 a criticism of the sentencer for giving too much weight to his previous convictions
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613  - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 he finally describes himself as a father of a class five student working as a labourer at the Ports Authority of Fiji.
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\par At appeal he was warned of his right to counsel and advised his opportunity to apply for legal aid.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
He specifically waived his rights to counsel and wanted the appeal to proceed.
\par 
\par The appellant had prepared written}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613  submissions; I reviewed them. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
His primary pleading was that the learned magistrate had fallen into error by over-weighting the aggravation of the app}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 ellant\rquote s previous convictions. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 He also said the sentence was outside of the range of penalties general}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 ly imposed for this offending. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 He quoted some examples.
\par 
\par Generally he sought to re-mitigate the sentence by urging me to accept his genuine wish to rehabilitate, get on with a lawful life and care for his son.
\par 
\par The St}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 ate filed written submissions. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 Counsel understandably emphasised the extreme aggravating feature of the appellant\rquote 
s previous convictions.
\par 
\par As far as the plea of rehabilitation is concerned counsels submission was that this could be achieved on the p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 risoner\rquote s release from gaol.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
\par 
\par The respondent submitted there was no error o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 f principle in the sentencing. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 The State further claimed this sentence wasn\rquote 
t excessive having regard to the 42 previous convictions some similar in na}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 ture to the subject offending. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
Tariff decisions were referred to.
\par 
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In a succinct sentencing decision the learned magistrate identified nine features of mitigation and aggravation for this offending:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613\charrsid8866717 
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a plea of guilty was given a discount
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 the fact that stolen items were recovered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 was considered
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 drunkenness was excluded as a proper consideration 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 observations on a life long journey of crime with similar convictions were made
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 no improvement shown on his life
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 a serious offence
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 an offence invading privacy requiring the court to protect privacy and protect the community from burglaries
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16192613 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 a deterrent sentence is therefore appropriate.
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\par The learned Magistrate\rquote s decision was correct in principle and properly construed.
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\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Sentencing Principle
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Repetitive, recidivist offending must inevitably lead to longer sentences of imprisonment unless the offender can demonstrate special circumstances that motivate th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096 e court to sentence otherwise. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 This principle m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096 eets three of society\rquote s needs. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
Firstly it might act as a deterrent to the offender and others who fall into a pattern of semi- professiona}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096 l crime to support themselves. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 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 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096 lives of law abiding citizens. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
Third: offenders deserve punishment that fits the circumstances of the crime.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par The tariff for this type of offending has received commentary on the following cases:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096\charrsid14826096 
\par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt
\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx6036\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil 
\cellx9108\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid14826096 {\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par Case Name\cell }\pard\plain \s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 \b\f170\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par }{\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Case Reference\cell }{\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par }{\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Sentence
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \cell }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 
\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl 
\cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx6036\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx9108\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid14826096 {\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Shiu Prasad v State\cell }\pard\plain 
\s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 \b\f170\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Cr. App. 28,}{\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9111896  }{\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 29,}{
\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9111896  }{\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 35 of 1993\cell First offender, 12 months imprisonment\cell }\pard\plain 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \trowd \irow1\irowband1
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl
\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx6036\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx9108\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid14826096 {\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Manoa Laoere v State\cell }\pard\plain 
\s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 \b\f170\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Cr. App. 31-34, 61 of 1997\cell Previous offender ++4 \'bd years imprisonment\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 
\fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt
\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx6036
\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx9108\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid14826096 {
\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 James Stolz & Others v State\cell }\pard\plain \s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 
\b\f170\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 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 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \trowd \irow3\irowband3
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl
\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx6036\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx9108\row }\pard 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid14826096 {\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Epeli Labalaba v State\cell }\pard\plain 
\s3\ql \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid8866717 \b\f170\fs24\ul\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\b0\f0\ulnone\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Cr. App. 004 of 2001\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 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 \trowd \irow4\irowband4\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalt
\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx2964\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil 
\cellx6036\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3072\clshdrawnil \cellx9108\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8866717 {
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\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\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
The upper end of that scale being reserved for especially aggravating features of the offence or the offender.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
Repeat offenders can expect a sentence of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096 t least 2 years imprisonment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14826096 {\fs24\insrsid14826096\charrsid14826096 
\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Decision 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096\charrsid14826096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8866717 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
In my view bearing in mind the admitted previous convictions the sentence was if anything lenient.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
The appellant has 42 previous convictions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 His first larceny conviction was in 1982.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 His last offending for factory breaking, entering and larceny was in March 2001.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 The only respite in his offending during those years appears to have come from time spent in custody.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 I infer from his history that he does indeed have a semi-professional criminal lifestyle.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 He needs increasingly lengthy sentences to punish him, 
deter him from further offending and encourage, by example, others that repetitive offending will be treated sternly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4133362  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 
At the very least society deserves some small comfort from the knowledge that during his time in gaol he will be out of the way and therefore not able to ply his miserable trade.
\par 
\par If he is genuine in his plea of conversion in his life then he will accept this punishment, hold fast to his belief and make the most of the precious time left to him after release from prison by breaking his cycle of offending.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14826096 {\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 Conclusion
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14826096\charrsid14826096 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8866717 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 Appeal dismissed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14826096 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 Gerard Winter
\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14826096 {\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 
\par }{\b\fs24\insrsid2045584\charrsid14826096 At Suva
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8866717 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2045584\charrsid8866717 14th April, 2004
\par }}