DANE (You Be The Judge)

1. Defence lawyer

1.1. Dane pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, taking full responsibility for his actions

1.2. Assault not premeditated

1.2.1. Dane turned himself in when he found out that the victim has been sent to the hospital

1.2.2. Dane cooperated with the police

1.3. Shows extreme remorse offering to pay the victims medical expenses

2. Causes for his actions:

2.1. Dane was triggered by Victor for urinating in his Aunties garden and as soon as Victor started to become aggressive, Dane was provoked to defend himself and it began to get out of hand after Victor was knocked to the ground

2.2. Dane was at a party with family and friends which could be assumed that he was under the influence of alcohol

3. Sentencing:

3.1. Dane should be sentences to approximately 1-2.5 years of imprisonement as this is his second offence and there is a potential possibility that he may reoffend if he gets off easy

3.2. Dane must participate in an anger management program for 10 weeks and must attend every session

3.3. Considering that Dane was under the influence when the offence was committed, it is also suggested that he attend an alcohol program for 5 weeks

4. Background info:

4.1. Name: Dane Rhodes

4.2. Crime: Intentionally causing harm

4.3. Verdict: Pleaded guilty

4.4. Maximum penalty: 20 years

4.5. Works at a sports shop in a mall and manages the shop on weekends

4.6. Victims name: Victor

4.7. Victims relation to Dane: Cousins ex boyfriend

4.8. How did his family react to the situation: community orientated and wanted to avoid drama so did more work in the community to reduce conflict

5. Prosecutor:

5.1. Dane had a juvenile conviction at the age of 17 with assault at the football club

5.1.1. This resulted in Dan being put on a good behaviour bond

5.2. More than 25% of offenders previously caught for this offence were not jailed

5.3. A non-custodial sentence would be suitable

5.4. The victim was found unconscious three hours after the incident with a large subdural haemotoma and frontal inter-cerebral haematoma

6. What happened?

6.1. Dane spotted Victor urinating in his aunties garden. Dane hit victor due to him being provoked by his aggressive manor and swearing. Because of the hit, victor was knocked unconscious as found 3 hours later.