R v MM (No 3) [2018] NSWDC 529

R v MM (No 3) [2018] NSWDC 529

The judge held that the error in specifying standard non-parole periods was not subject to correction under s 43 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 and that the aggregate sentence of 32 years with a non-parole period of 24 years stands, as the indicative sentences and analysis of seriousness were not materially affected by the guidepost of standard non-parole periods.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application to Amend Sentence Following Sentencing
Outcome
Application to amend sentence refused
Legal Topics
['sentencing Procedure' 'standard Non Parole Periods' 'retrospective and Prospective Application of Statutory Amendments']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application to Amend Sentence Following Sentencing

  1. 1 ['Whether sentence can be amended under s 43 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act due to error in specification of standard non-parole period' 'Application and effect of legislative amendments to standard non-parole periods']

Ratio Decidendi

The judge held that the error in specifying standard non-parole periods was not subject to correction under s 43 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 and that the aggregate sentence of 32 years with a non-parole period of 24 years stands, as the indicative sentences and analysis of seriousness were not materially affected by the guidepost of standard non-parole periods.

Court Disposition

Application to amend sentence refused

Orders

  • ['The aggregate sentence of 32 years with a non-parole period of 24 years remains.']