Triffett, Kryshia Rose
Parole Board Decision
In the matter of the Corrections Act 1997
and
In the matter of an Application for Parole by Kryshia Rose TRIFFETT
23 November 2007
Reason for Decision
On 16 August 2005 the Applicant was convicted of the following crimes:
(a) Two counts of stealing contrary to Section 234 of the Criminal Code.
(b) Two counts of aggravated armed robbery contrary to Section 240 of the Criminal Code.
(c) Two counts of aggravated burglary contrary to Section 245 of the Criminal Code.
(d) One count of creating a common nuisance contrary to Section 141(2) of the Criminal Code.
(e) One count of aggravated assault contrary to Section 183 of the Criminal Code.
(f) One count of having in possession a dangerous thing with intent to facilitate a crime contrary to Section 181 of the Criminal Code.
(g) Two counts of unlawfully injuring property contrary to Section 273 of the Criminal Code.
In relation to the above crimes the Applicant was sentenced to a period of imprisonment of 5 years and 6 months to date from 15 March 2005. It was ordered that the Applicant not be eligible to be considered for parole until serving 2 years and 9 months of that sentence.
The Applicant is eligible to be released from prison on parole on 14 December 2007.
The Board has received advice from the Victims Assistance Unit that a victim is registered with the Unit, but she chose not to place any materials before the Board. As such the statutory criteria in that regard has been met.
The Board has been provided with the comments on passing sentence made by Justice Crawford when sentencing the Applicant. The comments on passing sentence fully outline the circumstances surrounding the crimes committed by the Applicant and her personal circumstances at the time of being sentenced.
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:
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A comprehensive pre-parole report prepared by her probation officer.
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The applicant’s prison record, which can be described as exemplary.
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The applicant’s prior convictions.
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A report prepared by Ms J Murray Prison Support Worker dated 13 November 2007.
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A number of references.
The crimes committed by the Applicant were committed in the company of her then boyfriend. Both the Applicant and her boyfriend were addicted to illicit substances.
The Applicant has sought treatment for her drug use. She intends continuing with counselling for her drug use upon her release from prison.
The Applicant has been provided with a number of references from custodial officers. Those references are supportive of the Applicant being released from prison on parole. The following paragraph is reflective of a number of views expressed in relation to the Applicant:
“It has been an interesting time working with Kryshia. I have seen her develop from a person who had little regard for her peers, the law or any authority figure, to a person that is now totally settled and focused on a better future for herself and her family.”
The applicant has had a number of conditional releases from prison pursuant to Section 42 of the Corrections Act 1997. Each such period of conditional release has occurred without incident.
It appears to the Board that the Applicant has made use of her time in prison and has taken each and every opportunity presented to her to develop her personal and educational skills.
The Board is of the view that the Applicant has undergone a significant change in attitude since she has been in prison. The Applicant has severed all ties with her former partner, she has ceased her drug use and has undertaken a number of courses which will improve her chances of successfully gaining employment upon her release from prison.
In all of the circumstances the Board is of the view that the Applicant meets the statutory criteria to be granted parole.