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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 19th May 2010
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 21st May 2010
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Mr. F. Lacanivalu for State
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The offences arose from one transaction and related to the same complainant.
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I accept their guilty pleas were freely and voluntarily made. I convict them accordingly.
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The facts are that the offenders and the complainant are friends.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 They are from Tailevu.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 On the night of 18 April 2010, they were drinking together at Tailevu Hotel.}{
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The complainant promised the offenders that he would arrange a transport for them to return home provided they bought beer for him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The offenders bought beer, which the complainant drank at the hotel.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 After they had finished drinking, all three came to Tailevu town from where the offenders were to return home in a vehicle the complainant promised to arrange.
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\par [5]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 When they arrived at the town, the comp
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When the offenders learnt that the complainant had not arranged any transport for them, they got angry and punched him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
The complainant was punched by both offenders.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 He received a cut on his lip.
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\par [6]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 After punching the complainant, the first offender took the complainant\rquote 
s mobile phone, MP3 player, and $10.00 cash without his consent.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The offenders were arrested.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
The first offender voluntarily returned the mobile phone and MP3 player to the police.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
Under caution, the offenders admitted the offences.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 He is a farmer and earns about $100 per week by selling yaqona and dalo.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 2nd Offender}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
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}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 He has two children.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 He is a farmer and earns about $100.00 per week.
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}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 They are first time offenders.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Time Spent in Custody}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1386368\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
The offenders have been in custody on remand since 18 April 2010.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
They have spent one month in custody which I take into account.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Maximum Penalty}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1386368\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
The maximum penalty for the offence of assault causing actual bodily harm is 5 years imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
The maximum penalty for the offence of theft is 10 years imprisonment.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Mitigating Factors}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1386368\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The mitigating factors are:
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\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1067798 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Early guilty pleas;
\par Previous good character;
\par Remorse;
\par Reconciliation; and
\par Voluntarily release of stolen properties.
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1067798 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Aggravating Factors}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1386368\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
There is no aggravating factor except that the offenders were drunk when they committed the offences.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Sentence}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1386368\charrsid1067798 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
Taking all these matters into account, I sentence the 1st offender to 6 months imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm and 12 months imprisonment for theft, to be served concurrently.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The 2nd offender is sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for assault causing actual bodily harm.
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\par [17]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 I have considered suspending the sentences.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
I am satisfied that the time both offenders spent in custody on remand is sufficient to deter them from committing these kind of offences and to signify that the court and the community denounce the commission of such offences.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 I give priority to the pr
inciple of rehabilitation in this case and have decided to suspend the imprisonment sentences of the offenders.
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\par [18]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 The imprisonment sentences of both offenders are suspended for two years.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 They are advised that if they commit any further offence during 
the operational suspended term of two years, they may have to serve the imprisonment sentences in this case.
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\par [19]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 I order that the recovered stolen properties be returned to the complainant forthwith.
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\par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1067798 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Daniel Goundar
\par JUDGE}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1067798 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
\par At Suva
\par 21st May 2010
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 Solicitors:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1067798\charrsid1067798 
\par Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for State
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sa200\sl276\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1386368 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid1067798\charrsid1386368 Both Accused appeared in person
}{\f0\fs24\insrsid1972231\charrsid1386368 
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