Parole Board Decision

In the matter of the Corrections Act 1997

and

In the matter of an Application for Parole by Brian Nathan Streets

11 May 2007

Reason for Decision (Delivered Orally)

The applicant is presently in custody in relation to the following offences: common assault, breach of bail, aggravated burglary, stealing, driving whilst disqualified, driving whilst not holding an Australian driver’s licence, drive a vehicle whilst not the holder of a driver’s licence, a further count of common assault and a charge of unlawfully injuring property.

In relation to all of those offences the applicant was sentenced to a period of imprisonment of three years seven months and twelve weeks. It was ordered that he not be eligible for parole until serving twenty seven months and six weeks of that sentence and as such the applicant has been eligible to be considered for parole since the 21 March 2007.

The Board has received advice from the Victims Assistance Unit that no victims are registered in relation to the applicant’s present offences and the statutory criteria in that regard has been met.

The Board has also been provided with documentation, which outlines the circumstances surrounding the applicant’s offending.

In considering the application for parole the Board has taken into account the statutory criteria which it is required to do so pursuant to the Corrections Act 1997. The Board has taken into account the following matters when assessing the applicant’s application for parole.

A comprehensive pre-parole report prepared by his probation officer.

The applicant’s prison record, which can be described as satisfactory.

The applicant’s prior convictions.

Upon release the applicant will be residing with his mother and partner and their young daughter in East Devonport. The Board has been advised that the applicant’s mother and partner have a positive influence upon him. The applicant has indicated to the Board during the course of his hearing that he’s never resided with his daughter and he is of the view that his daughter will provide him with the necessary incentive not to breach his parole.

The Board has also been advised that whilst incarcerated the applicant has made efforts to improve himself. He’s undertaken a number of courses in relation to literacy and mathematics.

Taking all matters into account the Board is of the view that the applicant should be granted a period of parole and it will be so ordered.

Paroled 22/05/07 – 01/09/08