R v Tan [2001] NSWCCA 490

R v Tan [2001] NSWCCA 490

The effective sentence was high but not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences. The sentencing judge did not err by not specifying a quantitative discount for the plea of guilty in light of the relevant legal authorities.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'aggravated Robbery' 'demand Money With Menaces' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'aggravated Robbery' 'demand Money With Menaces' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive' "Whether the sentencing judge erred by failing to specify or quantify a discrete reduction for the applicant's pleas of guilty"]

Ratio Decidendi

The effective sentence was high but not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences. The sentencing judge did not err by not specifying a quantitative discount for the plea of guilty in light of the relevant legal authorities.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

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