The case confirms that in stalking prosecutions under s 359E of the Criminal Code (Qld), a complainant need not be aware of each act of stalking at the time it occurs; awareness during the stalking period causing detriment as defined under s 359A is sufficient. Deterrence, particularly personal deterrence, remains the major factor in sentencing for stalking. A sentence of three and a half years' imprisonment was upheld for persistent stalking over nine months involving no physical violence but calculated and persistent conduct, breach of bail, lack of remorse, and a significant criminal history.
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