READ V. THE QUEEN

The trial judge considered all relevant factors, made no error of law, and the length of sentence did not warrant appellate interference; thus, there was no basis for granting leave to appeal.

Parties: Applicant: John Edward Read, Junior; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 03 September 1971
Procedural Posture: Application for Leave to Appeal (criminal) / Decision on Application for Leave to Appeal
Outcome: Application for leave to appeal refused.
Legal Topics: Sentence Appeal, Break and Enter, Stealing, Severity of Sentence

Criminal Law Sentence Appeal Break and Enter Stealing Severity of Sentence

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Parties

John Edward Read, Junior

Applicant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal (criminal) / Decision on Application for Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether leave to appeal against the sentence should be granted on the ground of severity

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge considered all relevant factors, made no error of law, and the length of sentence did not warrant appellate interference; thus, there was no basis for granting leave to appeal.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal refused.

Orders

Leave to appeal refused.