Jones v R [2009] NSWCCA 169
The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive and were well within the discretionary range available; allowance of a 15% discount for pleas of guilty was within discretion; the sentencing judge made detailed findings regarding the applicant's culpability and subjective circumstances, and no error was demonstrated.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 26 June 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- ['sentencing' 'manslaughter' 'malicious Wounding' 'common Assault' 'manifest Excess' 'joint Criminal Enterprise' 'provocation' 'discount for Plea of Guilty']
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Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the sentences imposed for manslaughter, malicious wounding and common assault were manifestly excessive' "Whether appropriate discount was allowed for the applicant's pleas of guilty" "Whether appropriate weight was given to the applicant's subjective circumstances including family dynamics and provocation"]
Ratio Decidendi
The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive and were well within the discretionary range available; allowance of a 15% discount for pleas of guilty was within discretion; the sentencing judge made detailed findings regarding the applicant's culpability and subjective circumstances, and no error was demonstrated.
Court Disposition
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Orders
- ['Leave to appeal against sentence granted' 'Appeal dismissed']
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