Regina v FARRANT [2005] NSWCCA 229

Regina v FARRANT [2005] NSWCCA 229

The sentencing judge did not fail to apply the totality principle and appropriately assessed the criminal history of the appellant for deterrence without imposing disproportionate penalties. The sentences imposed were within proper discretion.

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Parties
Applicant: Danielle Farrant; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Sentence, Totality Principle, Dishonesty Offences, Employment Fraud
Criminal Law Appeal Against Sentence Totality Principle Dishonesty Offences Employment Fraud

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Parties

Danielle Farrant

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge gave due consideration to the totality principle
  2. 2 Whether excessive weight was afforded to previous criminal convictions in determining sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not fail to apply the totality principle and appropriately assessed the criminal history of the appellant for deterrence without imposing disproportionate penalties. The sentences imposed were within proper discretion.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed