Criminal law - manslaughter - plea of guilty - offender affected by intoxicating liquor - offender stabbed the deceased - did not act with intent to kill - offender and deceased were friends - deceased and offender wrestled at first in jest - cognitive and motor functions impaired by alcohol - contrition - good prospects of rehabilitation - special circumstances - guilty plea entered at first available opportunity.
Acts Cited:
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
Crimes Act 1900
Case Details
Citation[2005] NSWSC 1319
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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