Full Name
Stephen John McDonald
Background
The Court of Appeal has quashed a sentence of preventive detention imposed on a repeat sex offender at the High Court in Christchurch.
Stephen John McDonald was sentenced to preventive detention with a minimum term of imprisonment of seven years, after he admitted to charges including the sexual violation of a boy aged between nine and 12.
Justice Pankhurst told McDonald at his sentencing in December last year that the offending was extremely serious and a finite sentence was not appropriate.
However, the Court of Appeal decision released on Tuesday says the need for public protection is met by a determinate sentence, coupled with the availability of extended supervision.
The preventive detention sentence has been replaced with a 10-year jail sentence, with a minimum jail term of six years and eight months to be served.
Date of Birth
1958 (D.O.B. is approximate)
Offences
Current Location
Three Strikes Status
Nil
Victims
Offender Affiliations
Gang Affiliations
Parole
Sentenced to preventive detention with a 7 year minimum term in December 2008
This was changed to 10 years with a 6 year 8 month non-parole period on appeal
Additional Photos & Files
Associated Media Links Stephen John McDonald Sentencing Notes Sex offender wins appeal against preventive detention
OFFENCES / CONVICTIONS
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