Event and Time
Event Description
- Accused: Daniel Awad and Jackson Pisano.
- Charges:
- Charge 1: Aggravated burglary (up to 25 years' imprisonment). - Charge 2: Intentionally causing injury to Madhav Gupta (up to 10 years' imprisonment).
- Date of Plea: 7 July 2023 at the County Court of Victoria, Melbourne.
- Incident Date: 9 July 2020.
Application and Claims
- Plaintiff: Madhav Gupta (victim) was assaulted by the accused during an aggravated burglary.
- Circumstances:
- Gupta was assaulted in his home when three males, including Awad and Pisano, entered and attacked him. - Pisano inflicted injury with a weapon. - Both accused were linked to the crime via CCTV, mobile phone tracking, and police interviews.
Judicial Decisions
- Plea: Both defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges.
- Sentencing Overview:
- Awad: 86 days' imprisonment for charge 2, with a potential three-year sentence without plea consideration. - Pisano: Community Corrections Order for charge 1 and 19 days' imprisonment for charge 2.
Dispute Points and Legal Basis
Dispute Points
- Awad's Defense:
- Involved early acceptance of responsibility through a guilty plea. - History: Previous minor offenses with some completed rehabilitation.
- Pisano's Defense:
- Conduit involvement, addressing family grievance origins. - Engaged in rehabilitative assessment through the court's direction.