Where an offender commits persistent contravention of a family violence intervention order over a period longer than 28 days, resulting in multiple charges under s 125A of the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic), each offence involves different acts and distinct criminality, and cumulation of sentences is appropriate notwithstanding that the conduct is broadly of the same character. Remarks made by a sentencing judge during a plea hearing should not be relied upon on appeal unless a specific error such as breach of procedural fairness is alleged.
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