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Accused No.1, you first appeared in court, on this charge on 24th July, 2009. Accused No.2, you first appeared in court, on a similar charge, in criminal case No.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
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 013 of 2010 was malgamated with this case. Your right to counsel was explained to you two, and both of you waived the same, and stated you will represent yourselves. The information was put to the two of you, and you both said, you understood the same. Y
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The case was adjourned to 19th March 2010 for the prosecution to present her summary of facts and for the accuseds to advance their plea in mitigation. On 19th March, 2010, the prosecution presented he
r summary of facts. Briefly, they were as follows. On 2nd June 2009, at about 9.30am, Rajnita Chand and Mosese Labailagi were working at Nokia Mobile Shop, at Ross Street, Nausori. The two accuseds and}{
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. They threatened Ms. Chand and Labailagi with the chopper, and demanded all the office keys and cash in the premise. Mohammed Tanweer and Shelley entered the shop, at the time of the robbery. Tanweer was assaulted by the men, and his mobile phone stolen.
 Later, the men locked the pair in a room.
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 were satisfied in this case. You both admitted}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 to the court that you two}{
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 found you two guilty as charged, and convicted you two accordingly.
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\par 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Both your antecedent reports and previous convictions were presented, and both of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you, agreed to the same. Accused No.1 had six previous convictions from 2004}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 which included four larceny type offences and two traffic matters. Accused No.2}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 had twelve previous convictions \endash  all of which were larceny type offences. You}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 both submitted written and verbal pleas in mitigation. I have carefully considered}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 them, and all the documents submitted in this matter. 
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\par 7.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Robbery with Violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541  carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. On}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
sentencing principles to be applied to your case, I agree entirely with His Lordship}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Justice Daniel Gounder\rquote 
s comments in paragraphs 4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541  v}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Sakiusa Rokonabete, Akuila Dromule, Alifereti Tokona and Guston Frederick}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Kean}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 ,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 High Court, Suva Criminal Case No. HAC 118 of 2007. The tariff now for}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541  is a sentence between 6 to 14 years imprisonment. The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 actual}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
sentence with depend on the presence or otherwise, of strong mitigating}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 and/or aggravating factors.
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\par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 In your case accused No.1, the mitigating factors were as follows:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you pleaded guilty to the offence, although this was approximately 7 months}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 after your first appearance;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 although the staff of Nokia Mobile Shop were threatened and some of its}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 customers assaulted, no-one was seriously injured during the robbery;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you were not the one that used the chopper to threaten staff and customers,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 with serious injuries;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you are a family man with 2 young kids to support \endash  your kids are 8 and 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 years old;
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\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (v)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you are serving 8 years imprisonment, beginning on 9th October 2009,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 for a similar offence.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 The aggravating factors, in your case accused No.1, were as follows:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 by choosing to join a group and rob the staff and customers of Nokia}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Mobile Shop in a violent way, you showed total disregard for the rights of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 others to conduct their business peacefully and in harmony. In addition,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you showed total disregard to the safety of others when your group assaulted}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 and threatened the staff and customers with a chopper;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Although you have been punished for your 6 previous convictions since}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 2004, you have showed no sign of a progressive attitude to become a good}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 citizen;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 the properties your group stole from Nokia Mobile Shop were not recovered,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 that is, $4,333.00 worth of properties.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Accused No.2, in your case, the mitigating factors were as follows:
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\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you pleaded guilty to the offence, although this was approximately a month after your first appearance;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14026759\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 as with accused No.1, although the staff and customers of Nokia Mobile Shop were threatened, and some assaulted, no-one was seriously injured during the robbery:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14026759\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 like accused No.1, you did not use the chopper to threaten the staff and customers of Nokia Mobile Shop, at the time;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14026759\charrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14026759 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 you are serving 30 months prison, beginning on 16th July 2009.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par 11.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 The aggravating factors, in your case accused No.2, were as follows:
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\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 like accused No.1, by choosing to join a group and violently rob the staff}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 and customers of Nokia Mobile Shop, you showed a total disregard for the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 right of others to conduct their business in a peaceful and harmonious}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 way. In addition, you put their life and safety at risk, when your group}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 assaulted some of them and threatened them with a chopper.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 although you have been punished for your six previous convictions since}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 2004, you haven\rquote t shown any positive signs of a change in attitude to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 become a good citizen.
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\par 12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 For accused No.1, I will start with a sentence of 10 years imprisonment. For the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 aggravating factors, I will add 5 years to the 10 years, making a total of 15 years}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 prison. For the mitigating factors, I will deduct 7 years from the 15 years, leaving a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 balance of 8 years imprisonment.
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\par 13.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 For accused No.2, I also start with a sentence of 10 years imprisonment. I add 5}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 years for the aggravating factors, making a total of 15 years prison. I deduct 7 years}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 for the mitigating factors, leaving a sentence of 8 years imprisonment.
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\par 14.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 In their plea in mitigation, both accuseds have asked for concurrent prison}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 sentences. Offenders must realize that for every offence they commit, they must be}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 punished; otherwise they will not learn from their previous experience. With this in}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 mind, the court must also take into account the need to rehabilitate prisoners, to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 enable them to become good citizens in future.
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\par 15.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Since accused No.1 is already serving 8 years imprisonment since 9th October 2009,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 his present 8 years prison sentence will be part concurrent and part consecutive. He}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 will serve 3 years of his 8 years sentence on a consecutive basis, and 5 years on a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 concurrent basis.
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\par 16.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 As for accused No.2, he will serve his present 8 years imprisonment concurrent to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 his present prison term.
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\par 17.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 In summary, I sentence both accuseds to 8 years imprisonment. For accused No.1,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 he will serve the 8 years as follows, 3 years is to be served consecutively with his}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 present prison term, and 5 years concurrent to his present prison term. As for}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 accused No.2, the 8 years imprisonment is concurrent to his present prison term.
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\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 Salesi Temo
\par ACTING JUDGE
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9438541 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9438541\charrsid9438541 AT Suva
\par 23rd April 2010}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid9438541 
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