A sentence of four years' imprisonment with an 18-month non-parole period (after finding special circumstances) for sexual intercourse without consent upon a sleeping victim is within the permissible range under s 61I of the Crimes Act (NSW), notwithstanding favourable subjective circumstances including good character, family support, remorse, and first experience of imprisonment. The violation of a sleeping woman warrants stern punishment.
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