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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 1. On 7th January, 2010, the accused appeared in the Suva Magistrate Court, on the following charge:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 , on the 27th day of}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
December 2009 at Suva in the Central Division unlawfully}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 indecently assaulted a girl namely }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 ELENI VOLAU}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 .
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His right to counsel was explained to him. However, he waived his right to counsel. The charge was read to him. He pleaded guilty to the offence. The prosecutor read her summary of facts to the court. Briefly, they were as follows. The complainant, was a 
10 year old female student, on 27th December 2009, residing at Wailea Settlement. The accused was a 24 year old male carpenter, residing near Wailea Settlement. At about 2pm, on 27th December 2009, the female complainant went to her uncle\rquote 
s house to close its doors.
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While closing the door, the accused came from her behind, pulled her pants and panties down, and poked her vagina with his fingers. The complainant cried in pain. A neighbor heard the complainant\rquote s cry, confronted the accused, and later repor
ted the matter to her mother. The matter was later reported to police. An investigation was carried out. The complainant was medically examined.
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Gaping vagina hymen damage, fresh bleeding from vaginal orifice}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
with redness on labia minora c molcosy blood. Stain around vaginal}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 area \endash  dried}{
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The accused was later caution interviewed by the police and was later charged for the offence. The accused admitted the prosecution\rquote s sum
mary of facts, he was found guilty as charged and convicted accordingly. The court noted he was a 1st offender. It heard his verbal plea in mitigation.
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\par 6.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Then, the court passed the following sentence:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 \'85
According to the Medical Report there is a fresh tear in the hymen}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 of the}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 victim. DPP Officer assists the Court and states that the}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 maximum sentence is 5 years for this type of offence. Accused pleads}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 guilty. Accused has no Previous Conviction. In view of the above}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 facts,}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 I proceed to sentence accused for 6 months imprisonment and}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 suspend the sentence for 18 months. Accused is informed that if he}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 commits any offence during the period of suspension, he is at a risk of}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 going to prison for 6 months. Apart from the above sentence, accused}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 is ordered to pay $250 as compensation to the victim. This}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 compensation should be paid within 3 months from today indefault 2}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 months imprisonment\'85}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 7.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
The State appealed against the above sentence on the following grounds:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 \'85}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (a)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 That the learned Magistrate erred in law in suspending the}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 sentence of 6 months imprisonment when there were no}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 exceptional circumstances to justify a suspended sentence.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (b)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 That the learned Magistrate erred in law in ordering the}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Respondent to pay compensation to the victim when there}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 were no exceptional circumstances to justify compensation.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (c)}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 That the sentence was manifestly lenient taking into account}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 all of the circumstances of the case\'85}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
\par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Appeal Ground 7(a) above}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 :
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 In }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 State }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 v }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
Bili Vilisi}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 , Criminal Appeal Case No. HAA 011 of 2010, High Court,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Suva,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995  the accused (57 years old), indecently assaulted an 8 years old female}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 complainant by telling her to take off her panty, and then he massaged her}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 thighs. The learned Resident Magistrate sentenced him to 6 months prison,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 suspended for 18 months. On appeal, the High Court quashed the above}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 sentence, and substituted an immediate 12 months prison sentence, on the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 ground, that by virtue of section 29(3)(a) of the Penal Code, Chapter 17, a 6}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 months prison suspended sentence was not legally available. The point was}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 also extensively covered in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 DPP}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995  v }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Radovu,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
 Criminal Appeal No. 006 of 1996,}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 High Court, Labasa}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844021\charrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
Applying the above precedent case, to the facts of this case, this was an}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 indecent assault 
by a 24 year old male on a 10 year old child. It involved the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 male poking the girl\rquote 
s vagina with his fingers. She was injured as a result, and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
the details of her injuries were outlined in her medical report [see paragraph 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 hereof]. The learned Resident Ma
gistrate sentenced the accused to 6 months}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 prison suspended for 18 months. Following }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 State}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995  v }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
Bili Vilisi}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995  (supra}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 ), the above}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 sentence is not legally available to the learned Resident Magistrate, by virtue of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 the effect of section 29(3)(a) of the Penal code. The State therefore succeeds on}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 this ground.
\par 
\par 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Appeal Ground 7(b) and (c) above}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 :}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844021\charrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
Ground 7(b) and (c) could be considered together. This case involved an}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 indecent assault on a 10 years old female chil
d. The accused poked the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 complainant\rquote s vagina with his fingers resulting in injuries. The maximum}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 penalty for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 indecent assault}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
 under section 154(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
17, is a sentence of 5 years imprisonment. The tariff is a sentence between 12}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 months to 4 years imprisonment: }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Ratu Penioni Rokota}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995  v }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 The State}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 , Criminal}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Appeal No. HAA 0068 of 2002S. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 I would start with a sentence of 2 years}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 prison. The aggravating factors were this was a sexual attack on an}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 unsuspecting 10 years old female child, her injuries as a result of the indecent}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 assault, the humiliating nature of the attack, ie. pulling her pants and panties}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 down and breach of neighbourly trust. I add 2 years for the above aggravating}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 factors, making a total of 4 years prison.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5844021\charrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
For the mitigating factors, the accused pleaded guilty on first call, thus saving}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 the court\rquote 
s time. He was also a 1st offender. For the mitigating factors, I would}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
reduce the 4 years total by 2 years, resulting in a balance of 2 years}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 imprisonment. The Sta
te succeeds on this ground. The 6 months prison}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 sentence suspended for 18 months and the $250 compensation order were}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 manifestly lenient.
\par 
\par 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Summary
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 The Learned Resident Magistrate\rquote 
s sentence of 6 months prison, suspended for}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 18 months, and the $250 compensation order to the victim are quashed.
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 
In substitution thereof, the accused is sentence to 2 years imprisonment,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 effective forthwith.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14101995 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 Salesi Temo
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14101995\charrsid14101995 ACTING JUDGE
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