JE v R [2019] NSWCCA 225
Disparity error occurred because the aggregate sentence imposed on the applicant was unexplained and not justified given the difference in indicated sentences and respective culpability. The applicant’s role was less serious than NA’s, and the aggregate sentence should be adjusted to reflect appropriate parity.
- Parties
- Applicant: JE; Respondent Crown: Regina
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 27 September 2019
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Sentence Appeal / Appeal From District Court Sentence
- Outcome
- Leave to appeal granted; appeal allowed; sentence quashed; applicant re-sentenced.
- Legal Topics
- Sentence Appeal, Aggravated Sexual Assault in Company, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Produce Child Abuse Material, Parity Principle, Culpability and Criminal Responsibility
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Parties
JE
Applicant
Regina
Respondent Crown
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentence Appeal / Appeal From District Court Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether there was unjustified disparity in sentences imposed between co-offenders
- 2 Assessment of moral culpability
- 3 Appropriateness of aggregate sentence
Ratio Decidendi
Disparity error occurred because the aggregate sentence imposed on the applicant was unexplained and not justified given the difference in indicated sentences and respective culpability. The applicant’s role was less serious than NA’s, and the aggregate sentence should be adjusted to reflect appropriate parity.
Court Disposition
Leave to appeal granted; appeal allowed; sentence quashed; applicant re-sentenced.
Orders
- Leave to appeal is granted.
- The appeal is allowed.
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