The State v Lohori Mau ('Prisoner') (2003) N2430
| Jurisdiction | Papua New Guinea |
| Court | National Court |
| Citation | [2003] PNGLR 213 |
| Date | 22 July 2003 |
| Year | 2003 |
Full Title: The State v Lohori Mau ('Prisoner') (2003) N2430
National Court: Davani J
Judgment Delivered: 22 July 2003
1 CRIMINAL LAW—PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE—Plea to lesser charge—Rape to Unlawful Carnal Knowledge—Facts in court depositions relied on to assist court in determining appropriate sentence—further reduction of sentence not appropriate—sentence at the maximum.
2 The State v Sottie Apusa [1988–89] PNGLR 170, The State v Attiock Ishmel (2001) N2294 and The State v Joseph Ping (2001) N2169 referred to
Decision on sentence
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Davani J: The Prisoner is charged with 2 counts of unlawful carnal knowledge, charges laid pursuant to s216(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. He pleaded guilty to both counts which occurred on 25.12.01 and 10.1.02.
The female victim born on 12 September 1987 as confirmed by the Statutory Declaration of Karava Avata her mother declared on 5.2.02 was aged 14 when the crime was perpetrated upon her. The evidence is that she was born with an unusually large head and that as a result, she is mentally disabled to a certain extent.
The aggravating factors in relation to the first incident of Unlawful Carnal Knowledge were:
1. The Prisoner pointed a bush knife at her;
2. He then forcefully removed her clothes, put her on the ground and had sexual intercourse with her.
In relation to the 2nd count, the aggravating factors are that...
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