In the case of R v RBO [2024] QCA 214, the Queensland Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal against a conviction and sentence involving domestic violence offences. The appellant, RBO, was convicted of multiple counts of assault against his wife, though acquitted on others, including one count of rape. The appeal against conviction was dismissed, as the verdicts were deemed reasonable based on the evidence. However, regarding the sentence, the court found an argument compelling that the original sentence was manifestly excessive. The initial 16-month sentence for one count of assault was deemed inappropriate given the overall circumstances, particularly considering the appellant's prior clean record, the delays in prosecution, and his compliance while on bail. Consequently, the court adjusted the sentence to 12 months of imprisonment, with suspension after six months.
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