Robertson v R [2009] NSWCCA 38

Robertson v R [2009] NSWCCA 38

The departure from the normal statutory proportion between the non-parole period and total term was minor, and the sentencing judge took adequate care in selecting the overall non-parole period, consistent with legal principles and statutory provisions. No error was detected in the determination; even if there was a technical error, no other sentence was warranted.

Parties
Applicant: Dean Stanley Robertson; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Principles of Cumulation, Totality, Non Parole Period, Aggravated Break, Enter and Steal, Malicious Damage, Take and Drive Conveyance

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Parties

Dean Stanley Robertson

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in failing to take into account the effect of cumulation in determining the non-parole period

Ratio Decidendi

The departure from the normal statutory proportion between the non-parole period and total term was minor, and the sentencing judge took adequate care in selecting the overall non-parole period, consistent with legal principles and statutory provisions. No error was detected in the determination; even if there was a technical error, no other sentence was warranted.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted.
  • Appeal dismissed.