R v John Edward Viana [2001] NSWCCA 171

R v John Edward Viana [2001] NSWCCA 171

The seriousness of the applicant's crimes, including initiating importations, not entering an early plea of guilty, lack of cooperation, and additional charges, justified the length of head sentence and the high proportion of non-parole period; thus, the application should be dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: John Edward Viana
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Non Parole Period, Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Non Parole Period Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

John Edward Viana

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the non-parole period represents too high a proportion of the head sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the applicant's crimes, including initiating importations, not entering an early plea of guilty, lack of cooperation, and additional charges, justified the length of head sentence and the high proportion of non-parole period; thus, the application should be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.