R v Arnold [No 2] [2004] NSWCCA 323

R v Arnold [No 2] [2004] NSWCCA 323

The Court ordered that typographical errors in sentencing commencement dates in counts 19 and 24 be corrected so that sentences properly align in duration and sequence, reflecting the actual periods intended.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Bradley Scott Arnold
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Post Sentencing Correction
Outcome
orders amended; sentencing errors corrected
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Correction of Typographical Error
Criminal Law Sentencing Correction of Typographical Error

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Bradley Scott Arnold

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Post Sentencing Correction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the commencement date for the non-parole period for count 24 was incorrectly specified
  2. 2 Whether consequential amendments are required to ensure sentences for counts 19, 21, and 24 align correctly

Ratio Decidendi

The Court ordered that typographical errors in sentencing commencement dates in counts 19 and 24 be corrected so that sentences properly align in duration and sequence, reflecting the actual periods intended.

Court Disposition

orders amended; sentencing errors corrected

Orders

  • The non-parole period of 1 year in respect of count 24 (sentence 9 years) will commence on 23 February 2009 (in lieu of 23 February 2011) and will expire on 22 February 2010 (in lieu of 22 February 2012).
  • The sentence of 3 years 9 months in respect of count 19 will commence on 23 May 2007 (in lieu of 23 February 2008) and conclude on 22 February 2011 (in lieu of 22 November 2011).