Isaac Robert Doolan v Regina [2006] NSWCCA 29

Isaac Robert Doolan v Regina [2006] NSWCCA 29

Although the sentencing judge erred in treating prior convictions, lack of particularised substantial emotional harm, and general vulnerability as aggravating factors, these did not result in sentences that were excessive given the seriousness of offending, overall circumstances, and guidance from standard non-parole periods. No lesser sentences were warranted.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 February 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal From Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'aggravating Factors' 'sexual Offences' 'appeal Against Sentence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'aggravating Factors' 'sexual Offences' 'appeal Against Sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal From Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred in considering various aggravating factors under s 21A(2) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999' 'Whether less severe sentences are warranted in law' 'Whether the sentences were manifestly excessive']

Ratio Decidendi

Although the sentencing judge erred in treating prior convictions, lack of particularised substantial emotional harm, and general vulnerability as aggravating factors, these did not result in sentences that were excessive given the seriousness of offending, overall circumstances, and guidance from standard non-parole periods. No lesser sentences were warranted.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal dismissed']