R v Griffiths [2001] NSWCCA 32

R v Griffiths [2001] NSWCCA 32

Given the seriousness of the offences, the applicant's criminal history, his parole status at the time, and even accounting for the pleas and voluntary admissions, the sentences were within the permissible range and not manifestly excessive.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence and Sentence Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'guilty Pleas' 'concurrent Sentences' 'aggravating and Mitigating Factors']
['criminal Law'] ['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'guilty Pleas' 'concurrent Sentences' 'aggravating and Mitigating Factors']

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Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentences imposed for two counts of armed robbery were manifestly excessive' 'Whether proper allowance was made for pleas of guilty and voluntary disclosure of guilt']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, the applicant's criminal history, his parole status at the time, and even accounting for the pleas and voluntary admissions, the sentences were within the permissible range and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal against sentence granted' 'Appeal against sentence dismissed']