Parole Board Decision

In the matter of the Corrections Act 1997

and

In the matter of an Application for Parole by Samuel John Cadby

8 March 2013

Reasons for Decision

On the 9 August 2012 in the Devonport Court of Petty Sessions the applicant was convicted of a breach of suspended sentence, receiving stolen property and three counts of obtaining goods by false pretences.  He was sentenced to three months imprisonment.  On the same day he was further convicted of another count of a breach of suspended sentence, burglary and stealing and was sentenced to two months imprisonment.  That day he also received a one month term of imprisonment for further charges of breaching a suspended sentence and burglary and stealing.  On the 23 November 2012 in the same court the Applicant was convicted of two counts of common assault and sentenced to three months imprisonment.  On the 9 August 2012 there were further convictions of breach of suspended sentences, four counts of breach of bail, stealing, perverting the course of justice and driving whilst not the holder of a driver’s licence.  The Applicant received a sentence of six months cumulative to all other charges with a non parole period in total of six months.  The Applicant became eligible for release on parole on the 22d January 2013.

The Board has been provided with advice from the Victim’s Assistance Unit that there are no registered victims.  As such the statutory criteria in this regard have been met. 

In considering this application for parole the Board has taken into account the statutory criteria which it is required to do pursuant to the Corrections Act 1997.

In particular the Board has considered the following information when assessing the application:-

1. The Applicant’s prior convictions

2. A Pre Parole report dated the 22 February 2013 prepared by the Applicant’s probation officer

3. A Prison Episode Summary report dated 26 February 2013 prepared by the custodial officers of the Department of Justice

4. The Board’s own interview with the Applicant and statements made by the Applicant at the time applying for parole.

The Board has considered the Applicant’s own statement that he would appreciate the assistance of supervision and conditions being applied to help him with reintegration back into society upon release from prison.  He realises his period of parole extends beyond his earliest and latest release dates from prison but believes the support he would receive will assist.  His father is very supportive and willing to stand by the Applicant.  He has a relatively good employment history and wants to make an effort to improve his situation. He agrees to attend drug and alcohol counselling in the community.

Taking all matters into account it is the Board’s belief that the Applicant will be better rehabilitated outside the prison system and should be released on parole.  He is to abstain from alcohol.  He is not to enter or remain upon any licensed premises.    He is not to associate with either Paul or Luke Abraham whilst on parole.  A curfew is imposed.  The Board has requested a report on the Applicant’s progress in his rehabilitation after release.

Paroled from 13 March 2013 – 13 September 2013