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[1] The Appellant Josevata Nakadi preferred an appeal against the sentence imposed by the Magistrate of Nasinu, on the 7th May 2010.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The Appeal was in a form of a letter to the Chief Registrar, when the matter was taken up for hearing he submitted a written submission, which is filed of record.
\par 
\par [3]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The Appellant confined his appeal only against the sentence.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par Facts of the Case
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 As 
per the summary of facts the Appellant has stolen 3 mag wheels worth of $487.50 from the residence of Janki Ram at Nakasi.
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\par [5] This appellant loaded three mag wheels in a taxi on the 24th April 2010, when he was travelling, the taxi driver Kolonio Dokonivalu, was suspicious of the appellant and handed him over to the Police Officer who were on duty at RAU.
\par 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 On investigation it was found these are stolen mag wheels and the appellant had admitted in his cautioned interview.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The appellant was charged
 in the Magistrate Court of Nasinu under Section 291 of the Crimes Decree where he pleaded guilty to the charge.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 On accepting the plea the learned Magistrate had convicted the appellant, which I too agree.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 When considering the sentence the learned Magistrate had considered the following factors;
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 (a)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Pleaded Guilty at First Reasonable Opportunity 
\endash  Save the Court\rquote s Time.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Unemployed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Sole bread winner.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Expressed remorse in Court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\par [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 When the Magistrate considering the aggravating factors the learned Magistrate considered the following;
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Aggravating Factors
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10638919 
\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Stole 3 Mag Wheels from the complainant victim.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Total value of goods stolen - $487.50}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 He has not learned from his previous convictions and has committed similar serious offences in the past}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par [11] It is observed that the Magistrate has considered the previous conviction as an aggravating factor.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Saurara vs State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
 (2008) FJSC 43; CAV0020, 2007 (27.2.08)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1456615  t}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 he Supreme Court of Fiji decides as follows.
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The only issue giving rise to a ground for special leave, is the use by the sentencing Judge of prior offences as aggravating factors.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In our opinion it is wrong in principle to treat convictions for prior offences as aggravating factors.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In our opinion it is wrong in principle to treat convictions for prior offences as aggravating circumstances attaching to a subsequent offence of the purposes of sentencing.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 An offender who has a significant record of prior of
fences is obviously unable to claim the benefit of mitigation on account of previous good character or a relatively minor criminal record.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 When considering the deterrent element of punishment necessarily involved in sentencing, the fact that a person has b
een convicted and sentenced previously for a number of offences similar to that under consideration by the sentencing court, may support a higher penalty in the current sentence by way of more effective deterrent.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 There are obviously limits on the extent to which sentences may be increased by reference to such considerations.}{
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It is however, strictly to regard the commission of previous offences as an aggravating circumstance in relation to the offence being dealt with}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 . 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Therefore considering the previous convictions as aggravating factor by the Magistrate is inappropriate.
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Further the Magistrate has not set out the reason for him to impose 9 months imprisonment.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Magistrate\rquote s sentence states as follows:
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 Crimes Decree No.44 of 2009 \endash  13 years.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
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I have carefully considered the Summary of Facts, Mitigating Factors and Aggravating Factors and have decided to Sentence you to 9 months imprisonment with effect from today}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Now, I consider the above issue. The learned Magistrate has not accounted his decision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
In my view the decision which affects the rights of the person should be transparent and accountable.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Conclusion of the Magistrate may be correct, but he should set out the reason for his conclusion.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
This is a well accepted practice and it is mandatory under SCC 142(1) (b) of the Criminal Procedure Decree of 2009. 
\par }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid153211 
\par 
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142 (1) Subject to sub-section (2), every such judgment shall, except as otherwise expressly provided by this Decree, be written by the judge or magistrate in English, and shall contain \endash }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 

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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid153211 
\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The point or points for detention;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid153211 {
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The decision and the reason for the decision; and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid153211 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Shall be dated and signed by the judge or magistrate in open court at the time of pronouncing it}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 (Emphasis added)
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\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [17]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Lasarusa Rakula vs The State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  Cr. App. AAU0018. 2004, 26th November 2004.
\par 
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\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [The trial judge] gave no reasons for the decision.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 There should always be clear reasons given for allowing any appeal either against conviction or sentence.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In the present case, although the total sentence the appellant will serve is reduced by 2 years the learned judge increased the sentence on both robbery charges.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Clear reasons are especially important when sentences are increased}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [18]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 It is well established Judicial Practice that the }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Justice must not only be done,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
but must be seem to be done}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  state
d in R.V. Sheppard (2002) 1 SCR 869 at para.15 (Sheppard). I strongly believe that the Judicial Officers are accountable on their decisions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 We should take decision after evaluating the Evidence and factors before us.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Once we take a decision we should give our reasons for that decision.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 This ultimately ensure the integrity of the System as a whole and support the repute of the administration of Justice in the public eyes.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [19]}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Considering all above factors, I find that the learned Magistrate has not given reasons for his sentence thereby he has not followed the proper legal Principles, therefore, I set aside the order of the Magistrate regarding the sentence.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par 
\par [20]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering 
the period served in Prison by the Appellant and time consumed in the High Court it will be unfair to send this case back to Magistrate Court for proper sentencing therefore, with the Powers vested with the High Court under, High Court Rules 1988.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Rules 55 (7) (5):
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
The Court may give any judgment or decision or make any order which ought to have been given or made by the court, tribunal or person and make such further or other order as the case may require or person and make such further or other order as
 the case may require or may remit the matter with the opinion of the Court for rehearsing and determination by it or him}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par [21]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The charge against the appellant was as per the information is as follows.
\par 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Statement of offence (a)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5134021 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5134021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 THEFT; Contrary
 to section 291 of the Crimes Decree No.44 of 2009.
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Particulars of Offence (b)
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5134021 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5134021 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
JOSEVATA NAKADI between 24th day of April, 2010 to 25th day of April, 2010 at Nasinu in the Central Division, stole three (3) Mag wheels valued at $487.50, the property of JANKI RAM}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
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\par [22]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 See 291 (1) of the Decree 44 of 2009 reads as follows:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 291 (1):}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
A person commits a summary offence if he or she dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of the property.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3481446 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3481446\charrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3481446 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Penalty \endash  Imprisonment for 10 years.}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par [23]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 State vs Mucunabitu}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  [2010] FJHC 151; HAC017.2010 (15 April 2010) Madigan J. regarding theft under the new Crimes Decree 2009 stated the following:
\par 
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Theft is also a new offence but is akin to the offence of larceny under the old Penal Code.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
The theft of items during burglary used to be part and parcel of the same offence of housebreaking and larceny, but it is now obviously the intention of the legislature to separate these two elements and to make theft an additional separate offence}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par [24]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Chand vs State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  [2007] FJHC 65; HAA 30.2007 (11 October 2007) Mataitoga J affirmed that the tariff for larceny is in the range of 2 to 3 year imprisonment below:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Again this was not harsh and excessive sentence, when you consider the tariff for this offence is in the range 2 to 3 year imprisonment.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The maximum sentence for this is 10 years for the appellant given his previous conviction for felony}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [25]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Considering the above line of cases the tariff will be 2 to 3 years imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par 
\par [26]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering the nature of the offence I impose 2 years imprisonment for committing the offence of theft.
\par 
\par [27]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering the facts of the case I do not see any aggravating factors therefore nothing added to 2 years imprisonment.

\par 
\par [28]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering your plea at the 1st instance I am giving the benefit of \u8531\'3f as set out in}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  Veretariki Vetaukula vs The State, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 High Court Crim App Case No: HAA057/07, followed in }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Hem Dutt vs The State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 , FCA Crim App Case No: AAU 0066 of 2005 and }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Aliki Vilimoni vs State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 , FJHC 12; HAA 131-132, 2007, now your sentence will be 16 months.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
I wish to place it on record that there is no rule to give remittance of one third, if the Accused Person pleads at the first instance, the trial Court can consider all facts and give reasonable reductions.
\par 
\par [29]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 The accused appellant has submitted the following factors in mitigation at the Magistrate Court;
\par 
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\f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 He is 30 years old with one child.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Unemployed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Asking for forgiveness.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Looking after his family.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1378598 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 He has a school going child.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par [30]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering the above factors I inclined to give a reduction of 7 months.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Now the sentence is 9 months.
\par 
\par [31]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 In}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  Talim vs The State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  [2003] FJHC 165; HAA0059J.2003S (23 December 2003), where the appellant in this matter was charged with shed breaking e
ntering and larceny and was subsequently sentenced to 9 months imprisonment,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Shameem J stated that:
\par 
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A starting point of 3 years imprisonment was quiet appropriate.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
The Learned Magistrate appears to have given substantial discount for the guilty please, good character and reconciliation.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Another court might not have been inclined to impose a sentence less than 12 months imprisonment.}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Certainly a suspended sentence, despite good character, is not an appropriate for an offence of this nature}{\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 .
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 [32]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
Considering the offence and this line of judgments I do not intent to suspend your sentence.
\par 
\par [33]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Director of Public Prosecution did not appeal against the sentence and the State Counsel who appeared also didn\rquote 
t make any application to enhance the sentence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Therefore the Court is not enhancing the sentence.
\par 
\par [34]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 On perusing the Judgment of Shameem J in Talim vs State.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 There is a reference of }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Nakidi vs The State}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  (1998) FJHC 58}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598  HAA 0007J (27 April 1998).}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 I referred this appeal and I find that the Judgment referred there is of this Appellant.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Justice D Pathik had stated as follows }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 He said that he is 18 years of age and that he will not re-offend, very unfortunately he is before the High Court after several convictions.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 This Court severely warn him to not co
mmit any offence in the future, if he commits, he is not considering his family and himself, further he is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
not truthful in his remorse therefore he will be severely punished.
\par 
\par [35]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Considering all above facts his appeal allowed and he is sentenced to 9 months imprisonment.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 S Thurairaja
\par JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1378598 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 At Suva
\par Tuesday 6th July 2010
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 
\par Solicitors:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1378598\charrsid1378598 Appellant in Person
\par Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Suva for the State}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid1378598 
\par }}