R v Fraser [2000] NSWCCA 97

R v Fraser [2000] NSWCCA 97

The starting point of seven years was manifestly excessive having regard to the objective facts, subjective circumstances, sentencing precedents, and the applicant's assistance in the prosecution of another. Leave to appeal granted, appeal allowed, and appropriate overall total sentence determined as three and a half years with special circumstances found and relevant minimum and additional terms imposed.

Parties
Applicant: Gregory James Fraser; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Re Sentencing
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Obtaining Property by Deception, Stealing, Making False Instrument, Assistance in Prosecution, Manifestly Excessive Sentence

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Parties

Gregory James Fraser

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Re Sentencing

  1. 1 Whether sentences imposed were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriateness of the starting point for overall total sentence
  3. 3 Re-sentencing after granting leave to appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The starting point of seven years was manifestly excessive having regard to the objective facts, subjective circumstances, sentencing precedents, and the applicant's assistance in the prosecution of another. Leave to appeal granted, appeal allowed, and appropriate overall total sentence determined as three and a half years with special circumstances found and relevant minimum and additional terms imposed.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence allowed