REGINA v. PRIEST [2000] NSWCCA 27

REGINA v. PRIEST [2000] NSWCCA 27

No error of law, principle, or material fact shown in the sentencing process; all relevant matters considered; sentence not excessive given gravity and provocation.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'malicious Damage by Fire' 'provocation']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'malicious Damage by Fire' 'provocation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the sentencing judge erred in findings of fact regarding applicant's motivation" 'Whether insufficient weight was given to the plea of guilty, remorse, contrition, and risk of reoffending' 'Whether the sentence was excessive in light of provocation']

Ratio Decidendi

No error of law, principle, or material fact shown in the sentencing process; all relevant matters considered; sentence not excessive given gravity and provocation.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

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