Money v R [2007] NSWCCA 317

Money v R [2007] NSWCCA 317

The sentence imposed was within the discretionary range open to the sentencing judge, having regard to the seriousness of the offence, the degree of moral culpability, objective and subjective factors, and the applicable guideline judgments. No error or manifest excess was demonstrated.

Parties
Applicant: Gregory Samuel Money; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Dangerous Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm, Sentencing, Manifest Excess, Guideline Judgments
Criminal Law Dangerous Driving Causing Grievous Bodily Harm Sentencing Manifest Excess Guideline Judgments

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 3 Authorities cited 4 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 4
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Gregory Samuel Money

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether a different, less severe, sentence was warranted for the offence of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the discretionary range open to the sentencing judge, having regard to the seriousness of the offence, the degree of moral culpability, objective and subjective factors, and the applicable guideline judgments. No error or manifest excess was demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed