R v Maxwell [1999] NSWCCA 298

R v Maxwell [1999] NSWCCA 298

The sentence was not excessive, as all relevant mitigating factors were given appropriate weight by the sentencing judge, and the level of criminality justified the penalty imposed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 September 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'stealing Offences' 'excessive Sentence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'stealing Offences' 'excessive Sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was excessive' 'Whether the sentencing judge failed to give appropriate weight to mitigating factors']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not excessive, as all relevant mitigating factors were given appropriate weight by the sentencing judge, and the level of criminality justified the penalty imposed.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

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