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\par AT SUVA
\par APPELLATE JURISDICTION
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\par CRIMINAL CASE NO:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 936 OF 2009
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 Appellant - In person
\par Respondent - Ms. Hamza S [DPP]
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 Date of Hearing: 18th February, 2010.
\par Date of Judgment}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid15603486  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 
4th March, 2010.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 
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The appellant in this case was charged for the offence of Burglary in the Magistrates Court Nasinu and on his own plea of guilty he was convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 This appeal is filed against that sentence.
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The facts of the case are on 4th April 2009 at about 16.00hrs PW1 securely locked her house and left for her parents house.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 On 6th April 2009 when she returned by 17.30hrs her household items to a total value of $1888.00 were missing.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 These items include a TV, iron, ladies wrist watch, gold chain with pendant, a gold ring and a diamond ring.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Accused was interviewed under caution and accused appellant admitted to the offence committed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Only part of the items stolen to the value of $689.oo were recovered.
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\par [3]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
The appellant contends that the Learned Magistrate has not considered the mitigating circumstances and therefore the punishment imposed is harsh and excessive.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Further he states that he has taken a personal undertaking not to re-offend.
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\par [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 The Learned
 Magistrate in his sentencing judgment has carefully considered all the mitigating circumstances mentioned on behalf of the appellant in the magistrate court.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 He has considered the summary of facts, all mitigatory circumstances and the fact that the appellant pleaded guilty when imposing the sentence.
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\par [5]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 On this Counsel for the Respondent contends that in the circumstances the sentence imposed is not harsh and
 excessive but it is rather lenient.
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\par [6]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 The appellant has 7 previous convictions.
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\par [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 In the case of }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
Lasaro Tuberi v State Criminal Appeal No. HAA 116 of 2006}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
it was held that the sentence of 3 years imprisonment for the offence of burglary was correct in principle.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Also in }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Lorosio Vulaca v State Criminal Appeal No. HAA 31 of 2007 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
the appellant appealed against the sentence of 3 years for the same offence and it was held that 3 years was correct and fair.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Further in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Viliame Gukisuva v State Criminal Appeal No.HAA 117 of 2007}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428  it was held that for this offence 18 months sentence was lenient.
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In the circumstances of this case the Learned Magistrate has considered all the mitigatory circumstance when imposing the sentence and I find that the sentence is not harsh and excessive but lenient.}{
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Now this court will consider whether the sentence imposed by the Learned Magistrate is too lenient and whether it is not adequate.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 It was urged by the Counsel for Respondent that the sentence is lenient.
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\par If a person is found guilty of the offence of burglary, he is liable to be imprisoned for life.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
This shows how seriously the legislature has considered this offence.
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\par In Lasaro Tuberi v State (Supra) Justice Shameem said that }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Breakin
g into private houses is not only dishonest and unlawful.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
It is an invasion of privacy, from which many home-owners never recover}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 This is a prevalent offence in Fiji and deterrent sentence is warranted.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 The appellant has 7 previous convictions and he has not made an effort to correct himself.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Only part of the stolen items were recovered.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 On the aforementioned circumstances I find the 2 years sentence imposed by the Learned Magistrate is too lenient and not adequate.
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\par The appellant was given an opportunity to show cause why the sentence should not enhanced in appeal.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
In that he said all items he stole was recovered and he was not the only person who robbed and there was another person with him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 The accused appellant has pleaded guilty to the charges and admitted the summary of facts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Only part of the items were recovered.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
This cannot be considered as good cause to not to enhance the sentence imposed.
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\par On repeat offenders Winter J made following observations in case }{\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Viliame Cavuilagi v State Criminal Appeal No. HAA 0031 of 2004}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid10959388 {\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 "}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
Repetitive recidivist offending must inevitably lead to longer sentences of imprisonment unless the offender can demonstrate special circumstances that motivate the court to sentence otherwise.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 
 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 This principle meets three society\rquote s needs.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Firstly it might act as a deterrent to the offender and others who fall into pattern of semi-professional crime to support themselves.}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Second}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 :}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428  society is entitle to sideline or warehouse repeat offend
ers out of the community for longer periods of time so that at least during the term of incarceration they cannot wreck havoc on the lives of law abiding citizens.}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428  }{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Third: offenders deserve punishment that fits the circumstances of the crime}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 "}{
\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 .
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\par [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Conside
ring the above I take 3 years of imprisonment as the starting point and add another 2 years for the aggravating factors mentioned above and by the Learned Magistrate. I further deduct 2 years for all the mitigating circumstances and the early plea of guil
ty.
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\par [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12015531  }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 Result}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid16329428 
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\par The appellant is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and thereby his sentence is enhanced from 2 years to 3 years imprisonment.
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\par Puisne Judge}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10959388 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16329428\charrsid10959388 04/03/2010}{
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