The expression 'liable to serve' in s 156A(2) of the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld) refers to the sentence that was the triggering event under s 156A(1)(b), not any sentence being served at the date of sentencing. If the triggering sentence has been fully served by the date of sentencing, s 156A does not apply, but the sentencing judge retains discretion under s 156 to impose a cumulative sentence on other terms of imprisonment. An agreement between the Crown and defence that an agreed statement of facts will refer to acts of violence for which a nolle prosequi has been entered does not permit the sentencing judge to treat those acts as aggravating the offence for which the offender is being sentenced, as this breaches the [name withheld] principle.
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