Dragovic v The King

[2024] VSCA 95

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Catchwords

1. Criminal Law
2. › Appeal
3. › Sentence
4. › Manifest excess
5. › Aggregate sentence on multiple common assault charges
6. › Whether aggregate sentence and cumulation manifestly excessive
7. › Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic), s 9
1. Criminal Law
2. › Sentencing
3. › Family violence offences
4. › Intimate partner violence
5. › Sentencing principles
6. › General deterrence and denunciation as prominent sentencing factors
7. › Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic), s 125A
1. Criminal Law
2. › Sentencing
3. › Attempt to pervert the course of justice
4. › Contacting complainant from prison to pressure withdrawal of statement
5. › Implied threats of violence
6. › Crimes Act 1958 (Vic), s 197(1)
1. Criminal Law
2. › Sentencing
3. › Committing indictable offence whilst on bail
4. › Aggravating feature
5. › Bail Act 1977 (Vic), s 30B

Quick Take

Aggregate sentences for multiple common assault charges in the context of serious intimate partner violence are assessed against the combined maximum penalties, and sentences reflecting substantial weight for general deterrence and denunciation will be upheld.

Case Details

Citation[2024] VSCA 95

CourtVSCA

JurisdictionVictoria

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