Event and Time
Event Description
On 31 January 2023, Matthew Kemp pleaded guilty to multiple charges including:
- Possession of firearms
- Possession of a drug of dependence (methylamphetamine)
- Dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime
- Possession of cartridge ammunition without a licence
- Entering a private residence without authority
- Breach of a community correction order
Application and Claims
Kemp's matters were brought before the court under an indictment and several uplifted charges stemming from a police investigation on 24 March 2022. The prosecution presented evidence illustrating Kemp’s involvement in criminal activity alongside a co-accused, where they unlawfully entered a private residence and attempted to commit theft.
Judicial Decisions
- Kemp was convicted and sentenced to various penalties including fines and imprisonment for his offenses.
- The total effective sentence was determined to be 12 months’ imprisonment, taking into account his pre-sentencing custody time.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Prosecution's Argument:
- Presented evidence of Kemp's criminal activities, including the specific details of the intrusion at the victim's home. - Argued that Kemp's actions were premeditated as he attempted to steal under the influence of drugs.
- Defense's Argument:
- Kemp pleaded guilty, which often indicates an acknowledgment of wrongdoing. - May have sought leniency due to circumstances surrounding his drug dependency and efforts towards rehabilitation within the corrections system.