R. v Walker [1999] NSWCCA 144

R. v Walker [1999] NSWCCA 144

No sentencing error was demonstrated in the fixing of the minimum term, the additional term, or their relationship; the sentence was within the sentencing discretion available to the Chief Judge, and the applicant's family hardship did not justify appellate intervention.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 June 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentence Appeal Against Severity / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['robbery in Company' 'sentence Appeal Against Severity' 'driving Stolen Motor Vehicle' 'breach of Community Service Order' 'heroin Addiction' 'family Hardship']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentence Appeal Against Severity / Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeal

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred in imposing an overall term of three years with a minimum term of twenty-one months and an additional term of fifteen months.' "Whether the applicant's family hardship and responsibilities justified reducing the minimum term and increasing the additional term."]

Ratio Decidendi

No sentencing error was demonstrated in the fixing of the minimum term, the additional term, or their relationship; the sentence was within the sentencing discretion available to the Chief Judge, and the applicant's family hardship did not justify appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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