CASE: R v Toby McVoy [2024] NSWDC 534

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Toby McVoy was sentenced to 3 years and 2 months imprisonment for domestic violence offences against his former partner, referred to only as "XP".

McVoy appealed against his sentence, arguing that it was too severe.

His new partner "M" gave evidence on his behalf, seeking to have McVoy released earlier; she was pregnant with his child which they wanted to raise together.

McVoy stated that he would be willing to do counselling for anger management and domestic violence.

However, DCJ Wass took note of McVoy's history of previous DV offences and stated that:

"He offends against women when he is in relationships. He offends against women even when he is engaging in highly intimate acts with them, presumably done as some act or love or at least affection. He offends against women when he does not get what he wants. He offends against women in order to humiliate, intimidate and embarrass them."

His appeal was denied.