Jessie Andrew Miller, 24, pleads guilty to armed robbery at night, stolen car

A “vicious” Logan man has faced court after knocking himself out while fleeing from an armed robbery. He was on parole at the time for bludgeoning his neighbour, a court has heard.

Jessie Andrew Miller.

A young Logan construction worker who knocked himself out while running from an armed break in, during which he stole a car and terrorised residents, has faced court.

Jessie Andrew Miller, 24, pleaded guilty in Beenleigh District Court on Wednesday July 17 to one charge of entering dwelling with intent by break at night, while armed and in company.

He also pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful use of motor vehicle in the night while armed with dangerous offensive weapon.

The court heard Miller had a lengthy criminal history and was serving a five-year suspended sentence for a “vicious” attack on his neighbour in 2018 at the time of the latest offences.

Crown Prosecutor Luke Smoothy said on May 12 last year Miller and three co-offenders went to a property in Meadowbrook where they called out to the two male residents.

“The defendants must have known they were home as they called out to them and entered their home anyway,” Mr Smoothy said.

“This was no doubt a terrifying experience for them.’’

Judge Katarina Prskalo, KC, told the court one of the offenders was armed with a machete.

“In the early hours of the morning you shouted to them to open their door and then kicked the door down until it broke. They (victims) hid in their bedroom,” Judge Prskalo said.

Mr Smoothy said the group stole a car from the property. It was found by police later that morning.

“The victims have provided statements speaking to the terror they both felt,” Mr Smoothy said.

“They said they have been robbed of their peace of mind and are now unable to live without fear.’’

The court heard police arrested Miller as he fled from the abandoned, stolen vehicle.

Miller’s barrister Mr Dickson said Miller knocked himself out while jumping over a fence to escape the scene.

“He fled the stolen car and jumped over a fence, landed on his head and knocked himself out,” Mr Dickson said.

“When he woke up in hospital he made certain admissions to police about the break in, while handcuffed to the (hospital) bed.

Mr Dickson said Miller had a disrupted childhood with no parental figures.

“He was moved to multiple foster homes from a young age, his father died when he was one year old and he didn’t know his mother,” Mr Dickson said.

“He became addicted to drugs at a young age.’’

Mr Dickson said Miller’s 432 days in pre-sentence custody had given Miller time to work on his drug addiction.

“He’s only a young man. He doesn’t want to be in prison any longer and wants to live a normal life working in construction,” Mr Dickson said.

Judge Prskalo said the sanctity of the residents’ home had been shattered.

“There is no question your offences have had a devastating impact on the complainants,” Judge Prskalo said.

“You have a lengthy criminal history, with the most serious offence being causing grievous bodily harm.

“You have been remanded in custody since May 12 2023 which I take into consideration.’’

Miller was sentenced to 18 months’ jail for the armed invasion and 12 months for the unlawful operation of a vehicle.

Eighteen months of his five-year suspended sentence was activated but he was released on parole the same day.

Convictions were recorded.