Trejos v R [2017] NSWCCA 122

Trejos v R [2017] NSWCCA 122

Errors in aggravating factors and in stating the maximum penalty were established, requiring resentencing; upon resentencing, considering objective and subjective factors, a less severe sentence was not warranted in law and the appeal should be dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentence Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Disposition
Outcome
Leave to appeal against sentence is granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'commercial Drug Supply' 'dealing With Proceeds of Crime' 'aggravating and Mitigating Factors' 'maximum Penalty Errors' 'principle of Totality' 'concurrent and Cumulative Sentencing']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentence Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Disposition

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge wrongly took into account a matter of aggravation (public safety)' 'Whether the sentencing judge incorrectly stated the maximum penalty for supply offences' 'Whether grounds of appeal are made out such that resentencing is required' 'Whether a lesser sentence is warranted in law']

Ratio Decidendi

Errors in aggravating factors and in stating the maximum penalty were established, requiring resentencing; upon resentencing, considering objective and subjective factors, a less severe sentence was not warranted in law and the appeal should be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against sentence is granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal against sentence is granted.' 'The appeal is dismissed.']