Regina v Campbell [1999] NSWCCA 332

Regina v Campbell [1999] NSWCCA 332

The sentence imposed was within the sentencing discretion of the trial judge, was not manifestly excessive, no error is manifest, and the grounds of appeal are not made out.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: David Alexander Campbell
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 October 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Severity of Sentence, Drug Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Appeal Against Severity of Sentence Drug Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

David Alexander Campbell

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentence was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sentencing judge took into account irrelevant matters
  3. 3 Whether judge failed to consider special circumstances under s5(2) of Sentencing Act, 1989

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the sentencing discretion of the trial judge, was not manifestly excessive, no error is manifest, and the grounds of appeal are not made out.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal is refused