GJ v R [2014] NSWCCA 292

GJ v R [2014] NSWCCA 292

The sentencing Judge properly applied the totality principle and was not obliged to explain further the structure of the sentence. The total effective sentence imposed was appropriate for the appellant's offending and was not a crushing sentence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
Leave to appeal out of time refused
Legal Topics
['appeal' 'sentencing' 'totality Principle' 'adequacy of Reasons']
['criminal Law'] ['appeal' 'sentencing' 'totality Principle' 'adequacy of Reasons']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing Judge failed to apply the totality principle' 'Whether the sentencing Judge failed to give adequate reasons for the structure of the sentences imposed']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing Judge properly applied the totality principle and was not obliged to explain further the structure of the sentence. The total effective sentence imposed was appropriate for the appellant's offending and was not a crushing sentence.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal out of time refused

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal out of time refused']