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Although he has not been to prison he was convicted for a similar offence in 1973 and was bound over. In 1977 he was fined for criminal trespass. The 10 offences in this appeal were committed in the four months between 5 /4/78 and 6/8/78. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8258984 When I saw the appellant in Court it occurred to me that he did not show any signs of alertness but seemed to be somewhat dull. I do not mean that he was of weak intellect. I observe that he was earning $24.00 per week as a labourer with the F.S.C. which indicates his rather poor background.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1066293 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8258984 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750127 Estimation of the proper term of imprisonment is always extremely difficult and it has to be decided after one has concluded that an immediate term of imprisonment is the answer to a particular case. \par \par Matters which militate against an accused are the cunning, deliberation, determination and planning are apparent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5268958 in his criminal escapade(s).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10750127 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5268958 \par There did not appear to be any great cunning or planning by this appellant. He broke into the house of Suruj Kum ar on 14/6/78, on 18/7/78 and on 26/8/78 he was arrested by the police who were watching the house when he broke into it for a third time. Behaviour of that kind does not suggest the approach of a professional or intelligent thief. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510633 \par Apart from that the kind of property stolen does not portray the markings of a professional thief. He stole ladies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5514025 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510633 bras and panties. Thus in all he stole about 38 pairs of panties, and 8 bras; in four cases he stole (among other things) bottles of perfume; he also removed wine glasses and dishes. \par \par He admitted all the offences. \par \par I have carefully considered whether a suspended sentence would be appropriate in this case and conclude that it would not. \par \par The appellant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5514025 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14510633 s behaviour merits an immediate term of imprisonment but in my vie w a period of 6 years is much too severe. 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