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KHAN -For the Convict \par \par Dates of Trial : 12th, 13th, 14th and 18th October, 2010 \par Date of Summing Up : 21st October, 2010 \par Date of Conviction : 21st October, 2010 \par Date of hearing of sentencing submissions: 22nd October, 2010 \par Date of Sentence : 27th October, 2010 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 RULING ON SENTENCE}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 You - Viliame Rogose Tiritiri - were found guilty of murder under Sections 199 and 200 of the Penal Code after trial. 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Counsel for the prosecution and for the defence, accordingly, filed written-submissions. In addition, they were given an oral hearing as well. Submissions of counse l were helpful to form the opinion of court as to the imposition of the period of sentence of imprisonment during which the offender shall not be eligible for release on parole. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The deceased - Viliame Goneivalu - was 45 years old, when he succumbed to serious head injuries on 01st April, 2008. 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Evidence revealed that your attack with the ceme nt-block that alighted right on the head of the deceased breaking the block into pieces, had caused serious head injuries. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The doctor, who gave evidence on the Post-Mortem, clearly disclosed the extent of head-injuries, which alone had caused the death of the deceased. Death eventually ensued after the deceased relentlessly fought for life for ten days from 21.03.2008, the date on which he [the deceased] received the injuries at your hands.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The above set of facts, as opined unanimously by the assess ors, constitutes the offence of murder in the correct spirit of Section 199 of the Penal Code. The law, having been alive to the necessity to preserve the right to life of any man or a woman, has mandated that anyone who commits the offence of murder must be punished with imprisonment for life as a deterrent. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Your act of attacking a fallen man with a heavy object, such as a cement-block, is heinous and hardly leaves room for mercy.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 I t is in light of the above set of facts that court considers the sentencing guidelines as enumerated in Section 4 of the Sentencing and Penalties Decree. Section 4 of the Decree provides that a sentence is imposed by a court of law for the purposes }{ \i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 inter alia}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 of: \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (a) Punishing offenders to an extent and in a manner which is just in}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 all the circumstances; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (b) Protecting the community from offenders; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (c) Deterring offenders or other persons from committing offences of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 the same or similar nature; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (e) Signifying that the court and the community denounce the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 commission of such offence; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (f)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Any combination of these purposes. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 In sentencing an offender, a court must have regard to: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (a) The maximum penalty prescribed for the offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (b)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Current sentencing practice and the terms of any applicable}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 guideline judgment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (c) The nature and gravity of the particular offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (d) The offender}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 s culpability and degree of responsibility for the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (e)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The impact of the offence on any victim of the offence and the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 injury, loss or damage resulting from the offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (f)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Whether the offender pleaded guilty to the offence, and if so, the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 stage in the proceedings at which the offender did so or indicated an}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 intention to do so; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (g) The conduct of the offender during the trial as an indication of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 remorse or the lack of remorse; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (h) Any action taken by the offender to make restitution for the injury,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 loss or damage arising from the offence, including his or her}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 willingness to comply with any order for restitution that a court may}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 consider under this Decree; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (i) The offender}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 s previous character; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (j)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The presence of any aggravating or mitigating factor concerning the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 offender or any other circumstance relevant to the commission of the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 offence; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (k)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Any matter stated in this Decree as being grounds for applying a}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 particular sentencing option. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 I have already commented on the nature and the gravity of the offence and your culpability and responsibility in its commission. The deceased was a middle-aged married man and he was a father of two sons. He did not deserve to be killed in such a gruesome manner as he was protected by the natural right to life, which is now ingrained in positive law as contained in the Penal Code. The death of the deceased would undoubtedly have been a great loss to the two sons and to those of his family circle in particular and to the community at large. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 You were only 22 years of age in 2008, which was less than half the age of the deceased, when you engaged in the wrongful act of attacking him [the deceased] until he became motionless. This was almost patricide. This showed that you have had scant regard at least towards adulthood of the deceased. Court is inclined to take a stern view on this aspect as the progress of any society in terms of spirituality is bound to impede, if no respect is shown to the adults [and children]. Fiji is no exception to that rule, which has almost gained universal acclaim. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 The above, taken together with the fact that you hit a fallen man, sound a sense of brutality; and, they operate as aggravating factors. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Court, however, simultaneously takes into account the fact that the killing was not the outcome of a pre-plan or a conspiracy targ eting the deceased. It rather happened in unforeseen circumstances. It would, therefore, be apt to describe the chain of events as having resulted from lack of self-restraint fuelled, perhaps, by Dutch courage.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Other factors, than the character of the convict, as contained in paragraph 10 (f), (g) and (h) are inapplicable in the context of this case in fixing the non-parole period. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Matters pertaining to character and personal attributes, which I consider now, are: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (i) The convict is the first offender and bears hitherto a character without}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 blemishes. Learned counsel for the convict submits that he is now 24 years of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 age, married and having a daughter of 1 year and 4 months old. The wife of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 the convict is now away in Vanuatu attending to her higher studies and the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 convict shoulders the responsibility of looking after the small child, his}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 brother}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 s children and the 84 year-old grandfather; \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (ii) The convict has had some heroic feat to his credit in that he had}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 risked his life to save a drowning student of Namaka Public Free Bird Institute}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 in Beachcomber Island; \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (iii) The convict had been helping disabled children in Tau Village with}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 donations and he also had been assisting flood and cyclone victims in Nadi;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 and, \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (iv) The convict has had a good character as supported by letters of Befunds}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Butcher and Restaurant at Nadi Airport, Namaka Public Free Bird Institute,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Nadi Jetset Rugby Union, Crossroad International Assembly of God, Tsu}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Village Herald, Tau Rugby Club, Tau Village Chairman. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par These matters were not sought to be disputed by the State and court took into its account for this ruling. \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 In the case of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 State v Mahendra Sharma}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (HAC 191/09), a minimum period of 13 year impriso nment was imposed in a case concerning the murder of a son by a father having regard to the extenuating circumstances in that case, though initially sounded that a minimum of 18 years of imprisonment was appropriate to send a message to the parents who ta ke the lives of their own children. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 In the case of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 State v Nioni Tagici}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (HAC 25/09: Lautoka HC), a minimum term of 12 year imprisonment was imposed after the accused was found guilty of murdering her husband by attacking with a heavy metal candleholder. \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 In the case of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 State v Fraser }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 (HAC 118/2006: Lautoka HC), where the murder was committed on contract, the accused was sentenced to a minimum period of 16 year imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 { \f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 In the circumstances, I sentence the accused to life imprisonment as mandated by law. Upon consideration of the factors that have the character of aggravation and the matters set-out in paragraph 16 above, I think it fit to act under Section 18 (1) of the Decree. I, accordingly, order that the accused shall not be eligible for parole within 12 years from 27th October, 2010, the date of this sentence. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 \f36\fs22\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 Priyantha Nawana \par Judge \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3223286 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3223286\charrsid3223286 27th October, 2010, High Court, Lautoka. \par }}