In Shol v Commissioner of Police [2024] QDC 133, Yohans Shol challenged the sentence imposed by the Magistrates Court at Southport for multiple offences, including assault occasioning bodily harm and dangerous operation of a vehicle. The District Court reviewed the appeal and concluded that the original sentence was manifestly excessive. The court acknowledged Shol's extensive participation in rehabilitation programs while on bail, questioning the adequacy of the sentencing judge's consideration of these efforts. The appeal was allowed, and the court ordered that Shol's parole release date be set to the date of the judgment—27 August 2024—while affirming the remaining sentencing orders. Shol is required to comply with specific parole conditions and report to the Probation and Parole office following his release.
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