The State v Tamumei Lawrence, Koloata James and Tobia Thomas (2007) N3117
| Jurisdiction | Papua New Guinea |
| Court | National Court |
| Date | 08 February 2007 |
| Citation | (2007) N3117 |
| Docket Number | CR No 316 OF 2003 |
| Year | 2007 |
Full Title: CR No 316 OF 2003; The State v Tamumei Lawrence, Koloata James and Tobia Thomas (2007) N3117
National Court: Lay J
Judgment Delivered: 8 February 2007
CRIMINAL LAW—Criminal Code s.315—grievous bodily harm with intent—sentence—guilty plea—serious injuries-left upper arm cut through to bone, cut to left shoulder joint, cut to right upper chest, cut to right forearm and elbow joint-compensation paid promptly-first offenders-sentence 6 years IHL.
Facts
The victim had been gardening and the offenders and their friends attacked him without provocation. The victim suffered serious knife wounds. His left upper arm was cut through to the bone, the back of the left shoulder involving the shoulder joint was cut, there were cuts to the posterior upper right chest and the right forearm involving the elbow. There was a prompt compensation payment.
Held
1. Grievous bodily harm with intent to do grievous bodily harm is a serious crime requiring an immediate custodial sentence;
2. The injuries inflicted were very serious and life threatening;
3. The appropriate sentence was one of 6 years in hard labour.
Cases Cited
Public Prosecutor Keveky [1977] PNGLR 111; Public Prosecutor V. Kerua [1985] PNGLR 85; State v So'on Taroh (2004) N2675; State v Sambrai (2005) N2886
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