DERRINGTON v R [2008] NSWCCA 94

DERRINGTON v R [2008] NSWCCA 94

The sentence imposed was within the proper range given the applicant's criminal history and the nature and quantity of the offence, and there was no error warranting a reduction.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['supply of Cocaine' 'sentencing' 'criminal Record' 'general Deterrence' 'personal Deterrence']
['criminal Law'] ['supply of Cocaine' 'sentencing' 'criminal Record' 'general Deterrence' 'personal Deterrence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' "Effect of applicant's criminal record on sentencing" 'Proper use of statistics in sentencing appeals']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the proper range given the applicant's criminal history and the nature and quantity of the offence, and there was no error warranting a reduction.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

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