Emiliano BUONOCORE v REGINA [2006] NSWCCA 159

Emiliano BUONOCORE v REGINA [2006] NSWCCA 159

The sentencing judge gave adequate weight to the applicant's prospects of rehabilitation, exercised appropriate discretion in giving additional weight to personal deterrence due to the Form 1 offence, and the sentence, though stern, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and planning involved.

Parties
Applicant: Emiliano Buonocore; Crown: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Crown Appeal (sentence) / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Dismissed
Outcome
Leave granted to appeal. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Armed Robbery, Form 1 Offence, Personal Deterrence, Manifest Excess

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Parties

Emiliano Buonocore

Applicant

Regina

Crown

Procedural Posture

Crown Appeal (sentence) / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Dismissed

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to take into account the applicant's prospects of rehabilitation
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to consider the evidence before increasing the sentence for personal deterrence given the offence on the Form 1
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge gave adequate weight to the applicant's prospects of rehabilitation, exercised appropriate discretion in giving additional weight to personal deterrence due to the Form 1 offence, and the sentence, though stern, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and planning involved.

Court Disposition

Leave granted to appeal. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence is granted
  • Appeal is dismissed