R v Little [2013] NSWCCA 288

R v Little [2013] NSWCCA 288

The sentences imposed were within the discretion of the sentencing judge, and no error was shown; given delay, imminent release, and the respondent’s medical condition, it was appropriate to dismiss the appeal even if error was established.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Crown Appeal Against Sentence / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['crown Appeal Against Sentence' 'manifestly Inadequate Sentence' 'accumulation of Sentences' 'non Parole Period' 'effect of Mental Health Issues']
['criminal Law' 'sentencing'] ['crown Appeal Against Sentence' 'manifestly Inadequate Sentence' 'accumulation of Sentences' 'non Parole Period' 'effect of Mental Health Issues']

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Procedural Posture

Crown Appeal Against Sentence / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence was manifestly inadequate' 'Whether the accumulation of sentences was inadequate' 'Whether the non-parole period was inadequate' 'Effect of imminent release and delay on the appropriateness of resentencing' 'Effect of mental health issues on sentencing discretion']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were within the discretion of the sentencing judge, and no error was shown; given delay, imminent release, and the respondent’s medical condition, it was appropriate to dismiss the appeal even if error was established.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Crown appeal against sentence dismissed']