DK was charged with 9 counts of ‘Break, Enter and Steal’, contrary to s 112(A) Crimes Act 1900 and one count of ‘Aggravated Break, Enter and Steal’, contrary to s 112(2) Crimes Act 1900. The offences took place between 2013 – 2017.
An offence contrary to s 112(A) Crimes Act 1900 carries a maximum penalty of 14 years imprisonment. An offence contrary to s 112(2) Crimes Act 1900 carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment with a standard non-parole period of 5 years.
Chris briefed Counsel Daniel Pace to appear in DK’s sentence proceedings. Chris Cole and Daniel Pace appeared with DK at the District Court for part-heard Sentence of all 10 offences. Subjective materials and written submissions were tendered on his behalf. After considering all evidence and submissions, His Honour ultimately imposed an aggregate sentence of 3 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2 years, backdated to include time already spent in custody.
This is a great result for DK, particularly considering maximum terms of imprisonment for these offences.