In Alexander v Commissioner of Police [2024] QDC 62, the Queensland District Court allowed the appeal of Emily Renee Alexander against her sentence for multiple offences including fraud and possession of small quantities of drugs. The court varied the Magistrate’s previous order, setting the parole release date as of the day of the appeal and decreeing the suspended sentence be served concurrently with other imprisonment terms, acknowledging the appellant's served pre-sentence custody. Key considerations included the appellant’s plea of guilty, efforts towards self-rehabilitation, and the impact of domestic violence on her behaviour. The court's decision reflects a nuanced approach to sentencing, considering individual circumstances and the principle of imprisonment as a last resort.
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