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High Court of Solomon Islands |
HIGH COURT OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
Case name: | R v Hecky |
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Date of decision: | 10 June 2021 |
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Parties: | Regina v Sandlyn Hecky |
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Date of hearing: | 31 May, 4, 7 and 8 June 2021 |
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Court file number(s): | 521 of 2019 |
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Jurisdiction: | Criminal |
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Judge(s): | Bird; PJ |
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Order: | 1. Count 1.The defendant is hereby convicted of one count of incest contrary to section 163 (2) (a) of the Penal Code (cap 26) as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016. 2. The defendant is hereby sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. 3. Count 2.The defendant is hereby convicted of one count of incest contrary to section 163 (2) (a) of the Penal Code (cap 26) as amended by the Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016. 4. The defendant is hereby sentenced to 3 years imprisonment 5. The sentences in respect of count 1 and count 2 are to be served concurrently. 6. The time spent in pre-trial custody is to be deducted from the total sentence. 7. Right of appeal. |
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Representation: | Mrs. Dalcy Belapitu Oligari for the Crown Mr. Lazarus Waroka for the Defendant |
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Legislation cited: | Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016 [cap 26] S.163 (2) (a), S163 (2) (b) |
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Cases cited: | Mulele v DPP and Poini v DPP [1985-1986] SILR 145, R v Ningalo [2013] SBHC 44, R v Evanis [2018] SBHC 95, R v Gole [2013] SBHC 181, |
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
Criminal Case No. 521 of 2019
REGINA
V
SANDLYN HECKY
Date of Hearing: 31 May, 4, 7 and 8 June 2021
Date of Decision: 10 June 2021
Mrs. Dalcy Belapitu Oligari for the Crown
Mr. Lazarus Waroka for the Defendant
Sentence
Bird PJ:
You are from Hirolegu Village, Susubona Ward, Isabel Province. The complainant is from Kaemala via Hirolegu Village, Koviloko Ward, Isabel Province. The complainant was 17 years old at the time of the commissions of the offence and she is your biological daughter.
On an unknown date between the 1st August to the 30th August 2017, the victim was alone inside a room at their family house at Kaemala area via Hirolegu Village. She was alone in the house. Her mother had taken her siblings to visit their grandmother which was about 60 yards away from their house. She was lying down on a mattress when you walked into the room. You woke her up. You then forced her to remove her trousers and pants. She was afraid and removed her clothing. You grabbed her right knee using your left hand and you pulled your trousers down to your knees and spread her legs. You then pushed your penis into her vagina and had sexual intercourse with her.
The victim was not happy about what you did to her. She did not accept it. You told the victim not to tell anyone about the intercourse. The victim felt very sad about what had happened but was too embarrassed to tell anyone.
The second incident occurred on that 27th March 2018 at about 6.00am whilst she was sleeping in a room in their family house at Hirolegu Village. She was also alone. Her mother and her siblings were attending church service that morning. The church is about 150m from their house. Whilst sleeping and faced up, she opened her eyes and saw you on top of her. You forced her to remove her trousers and the victim told you, and I quote “you no osem me pikinini blong you ya”. You continued to force the victim and she removed her clothes. You then spread her legs, pulled your pants down to your knees and pushed your erected penis into her vagina. The victim was ashamed and turned away from you whilst you were having sexual intercourse with her. After having sex with the victim, you wore your clothes and left the room. The victim was unsettled about what you did to her and the matter was reported to Buala Police and you were arrested. You were remanded in custody on the 31st June 2019 under a Warrant of Arrest as a result of your failure to attend the Magistrates Court on the 13th February 2019.
Orders of the court.
THE COURT
Justice Maelyn Bird
Puisne Judge
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