Event and Time
Event Description
- Incident Date: Sexual offences occurred between January 1998 and November 2001.
- Defendant: Blake Stanley, aged 57 at sentencing.
- Victim: Mae Page, stepdaughter, aged 16 to 19 during the incidents.
- Charges: Three charges of incest.
Application and Claims
- Charges:
- Charge 1: Rolled-up charge of incest involving five separate instances of penile-vaginal penetration. - Charge 2: Single charge of incest involving penile-anal penetration. - Charge 3: Rolled-up charge of incest involving four instances of penile-oral penetration.
- Key Claims: The prosecution presented evidence of a prolonged and exploitative sexual relationship between Blake Stanley and his stepdaughter, Mae Page.
Judicial Decisions
- Sentence Date: 5 December 2023.
- Outcome: Convicted and sentenced to a total of 11 years and 6 months' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 7 years.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Prosecution Arguments:
- Presented evidence of a significant breach of trust and abuse in a familial relationship. - Emphasized the need for general deterrence and denunciation of incest crimes to protect potential victims.
- Defence Arguments:
- No prior criminal history and a low risk of re-offending per expert assessment by Dr. Ong. - Argued for a more lenient sentence based on the defendant's rehabilitation prospects, age, and contributions to the community.