R v Woodman [2001] NSWCCA 310

R v Woodman [2001] NSWCCA 310

No error was shown in the sentencing judge's assessment of the seriousness, the weight given to the offer of reparation, or the applicability of comparative cases or statistics; the sentence imposed was within range and no grounds for interference were established.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['appeal Against Sentence' 'dishonesty Offences' 'fraudulent Misappropriation' 'breach of Trust' 'sentencing Principles' 'general Deterrence' 'offer of Reparation']
['criminal Law'] ['appeal Against Sentence' 'dishonesty Offences' 'fraudulent Misappropriation' 'breach of Trust' 'sentencing Principles' 'general Deterrence' 'offer of Reparation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether sentence imposed was outside the appropriate range for the offences committed' "Whether insufficient weight was given to the applicant's offer of reparation in determining sentence"]

Ratio Decidendi

No error was shown in the sentencing judge's assessment of the seriousness, the weight given to the offer of reparation, or the applicability of comparative cases or statistics; the sentence imposed was within range and no grounds for interference were established.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal against sentence is granted.' 'Appeal is dismissed.']