AB v R [2013] NSWCCA 333

AB v R [2013] NSWCCA 333

The applicant’s assistance was of a very high order but not exceptional or extraordinary. A 50% combined discount for early plea and assistance was appropriate and reflected the evidence; no miscarriage of the discretion or error was established in granting 50% instead of a higher discount.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 December 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Sentence
Outcome
Dismissed
Legal Topics
['appeal' 'importation of Border Controlled Drug' 'assessment of Sentence Discount' 'assistance to Authorities']
['criminal Law'] ['appeal' 'importation of Border Controlled Drug' 'assessment of Sentence Discount' 'assistance to Authorities']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['whether error in assessment of discount on sentence for assistance to authorities']

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant’s assistance was of a very high order but not exceptional or extraordinary. A 50% combined discount for early plea and assistance was appropriate and reflected the evidence; no miscarriage of the discretion or error was established in granting 50% instead of a higher discount.

Court Disposition

Dismissed

Orders

  • ['Leave to file the appeal out of time is allowed.' 'The appeal be dismissed.']