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Court, after being satisfied that your plea of guilt was voluntary and free from any influence, proceeded t o accept the plea. Conviction was accordingly entered against you for the commission of the offence as contained in the information.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Facts reveal that you along with two others had entered into the house of Imran Ali around 9.30 p.m. on 26.10.2010. Imr an Ali was away from home at the time. Nevertheless, you were allowed in as you were known to Ms Ronika Karan and Imran Ali. 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You made her to sit on the bed having forcefully taken her to the bedroom. You and the two other demanded money and jewellery from Ms Ronika, while one of your companions punched on her forehead.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Ms Ronika had no option but to reveal where her valuables were. You ransacked the house while the other two continued to attack Ms Ronika. You robbed cash, assorted jew elleries, ten mobile phones, three Oakley sunglasses, digital cameras, iPods, MP-3 players and a carry-bag, the total value of which was assessed at $21730.00.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You then had placed an adhesive cello-tape across her mouth and had her hands tied behind he r back in order to restrain her in order to smoothly facilitate your acts of robbery. She was made to continue in the imbroglio until Imran Ali returned home at which of point of time you fled with all what you robbed. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 It is in light of these admitted facts that you stand convicted for the offence of robbery with violence under Section 293 (1) (b) of the Penal Code and present yourself before me to receive your sentence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 The maximum sentence for the offence of robbery with violence attracted an imprisonment for life under the Penal Code at the discretion of court. \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 \f37\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 \f37\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 In passing the appropriate sentence on you,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 I bear in mind the general principle of sentencing under Section 15 (3)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 of the Sentencing and Penalties Decree (the Decree), which states: \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 \f37\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 As a general principle of sentencing, a court may not impose a more serious sentence unless it is satisfied that a lesser or alternative sentence will not meet the objectives of sentencing stated in Section 4, and sentences of imprisonm ent should be regarded as the sanction of last resort taking into account all matters stated in [the General Sentencing Provisions of the Decree}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 ; \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par and, also the objectives and purposes of sentencing as stated in Section 4 of the Decree in considering the sentence against you.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \line }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 \f37\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 In}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Sakiusa Basa vs. the State }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 (Criminal Appeal AAU 24/2005), the Court of Appeal held that:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Anyone who commits robbery with violence must expect an immediate sentence of imprisonment. This was a well planned attack carried out with weapons and a clear willingness to use violence .................. We do not interfere with the sentence ordered but we are constrained to add that the final sentence that the appellant has to serve is as short as it properly could }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 be and we would not have interfered had a considerably longer term been ordered.}{\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par (My emphasis)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 State vs Rokonobete and Others}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 [2008] FJHC 226,court}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 summarized the following as guiding principles in sentencing in cases involving robbery with violence. They are:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 From these authorities, the following principles emerge. }{ \i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 The dominant factor in assessing seriousness for any types of robbery is the degree of force used or threatened. The degree of injury to the victim or the nature of and duration of threats are also rel evant in assessing the seriousness of an offence of robbery with violence. If a weapon is involved in the use or threat of force that will always be an important aggravating feature.}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Group offending will aggravate an offence because the level of intimidati on and fear caused to the victim will be greater. It may also indicate planning and gang activity. Being the ringleader in a group is an aggravating factor. If the victims are vulnerable, such as elderly people and persons providing public transport, then that will be an aggravating factor. Other aggravating factors may include the value of items taken and the fact that an offence was committed whilst the offender was on bail. }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 The seriousness of an offence of robbery is mitigated by factors such as a time ly guilty plea, clear evidence of remorse, ready co-operation with the police, response to previous sentences, personal circumstances of the offender, first offence of violence, voluntary return of property taken, playing a minor part, and lack of plannin g involved.}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 (Emphasis mine)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 13. As recently as 09th of August, 2010, His Lordship Justice Madigan in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 State v Rasaqio}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 [2010] FJHC 287; HAC 155/2007, observed that the normal range of sentence for robbery with violence is now 10 to 16 years in the High Court after trial having relied on }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 State v Basa}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431 :}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 AU0024/04, }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Wainiqolo v State}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid11022431 :}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 AAU0027/06 and }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 State v Rokonabete}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 :}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 HAC 118 /07 and imposed a term of 15 year-imprisonment on an accused for robbery with violence, who was also found guilty of murder, with a non-parole period of 11 years. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 14. In light of the above, I will now proceed to consider appropriate sentence on you upon consideration of submissions made in person for mitigation. You submitted by way of a written plea following factors. They are:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You are now 25years of age;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You are looking after your sick father;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You had been on remand for about 7-8 months for this case;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You are really remorseful and want to reform yourself; and,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }\pard\plain \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 \b\fs36\lang2057\langfe2057\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp2057 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 15.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Aggravating factors that need be considered in this case are:}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s2 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (i)\tab}}\pard \s2\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Turning the invitation into her home by Ms Ronika on account of her acquaintanceship with you into an invasion of her person;}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s2 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (ii)\tab}}\pard \s2\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Commission of the offences having been armed with a deadly weapon such as a chopper;}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s2 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iii)\tab}}\pard \s2\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Physical violence used on a woman in the presence of a small child;}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s2 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (iv)\tab}}\pard \s2\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Psychological trauma that both Ms Ronika and the child were driven into;}{ \b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s2 \lang2057\langfe2057\langnp2057\langfenp2057\insrsid11022431 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (v)\tab}}\pard \s2\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11022431 { \b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Acts of assault and restraint on Ms Ronika leaving her in horrible ordeal until her husband Ali returned home.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 16.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 As shown above, on the strength of judicial authorities, the offence of robbery with violence now attracts a range of 10-16 years of imprisonment. I am satisfied, as sanctioned by Section 15(3) of the Decree, that a lesser sentence or an alternative sente nce would not meet the objectives of sentencing in Section 4 of the Decree in this case. Facts and circumstances of the case instead justifiably persuade me to consider a severe term of imprisonment as the last resort.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 17.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 Anyone}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 '}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 s home is the place that s hould be felt secured and made free from any act of violence. You, with two of your companions, instilled fears of horror and carried-out your acts of robbery having misused your acquaintanceship with Ms Ronika and Ali. Your acts undoubtedly set a psychol ogical trauma. }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 18.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 In the circumstances, I consider that the offence, for which you are convicted now, as very serious. I accordingly pick-up 10 years as the starting point and add 4 years to reflect aggravating factors and arrive at 14 years of imprisonm ent. I consider your guilty plea as a genuine display of your true remorse and give you a substantial reduction of 5 years and reach at 9 years of imprisonment. I further reduce 1 year to set-off your period on remand for 7 months.}{ \b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 19.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 I accordingly impose a term of 8 year imprisonment as your sentence. }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 20.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 You have had many previous convictions against you from 23.09.2005 to 29.07.2010 for some of which you have been given suspended sentences. The operation of the first suspended sentence was to have el apsed on 13.07.2011; and, the last was to have elapsed on 28.07.2015. This shows that you have had scant regard for the opportunities afforded by court for you to stay away from crime and reform yourself. Instead, you had committed this offence during the operative period of the first suspended term. (See Previous Convictions Report: CRO1/87395 of 16.11.2010)}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par 21.}{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 In view of the foregoing, I act under Section 18(1) of the Decree and order that you shall not be eligible for parole until you serve the term of 8 years in imprisonment. The sentence is to be treated as having effected from 12th November, 2010, the date on which you tendered your plea of guilt. \par \par }\pard \s2\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 PRIYANTHA NAWANA \par JUDGE \par }\pard \s2\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11022431 {\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431 \par }{\b0\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 HIGH COURT \par LAUTOKA \par 24th NOVEMBER, 2010}{\fs24\insrsid11022431\charrsid11022431 \par }}