The sentencing range of 4 to 6 years' imprisonment for single offences of armed robbery (before mitigation) under s 392 of the Criminal Code (WA) was confirmed. A total effective sentence of 3 years 6 months' imprisonment for five armed robberies, one aggravated armed robbery, and breach of a community based order was held to be within the range of the sentencing discretion where there were substantial mitigating factors including youth (19-20 years), early guilty pleas, remorse, cooperation with police, mental health issues, and no prior imprisonment.
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