Galaxidis v Regina [2006] NSWCCA 154

Galaxidis v Regina [2006] NSWCCA 154

The totality of the sentences imposed on the applicant fairly and justly reflected his total criminality, and could not be said to be manifestly excessive or severe; the appeal against sentence should be dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Determination
Outcome
Leave to appeal against sentence granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'guilty Pleas' 'dishonestly Obtaining by Deception a Financial Advantage' 'supply Prohibited Drug' 'excessive Sentence' 'totality Principle' 'parity Principle']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'guilty Pleas' 'dishonestly Obtaining by Deception a Financial Advantage' 'supply Prohibited Drug' 'excessive Sentence' 'totality Principle' 'parity Principle']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was excessive' 'Whether the sentencing judge failed to apply the totality and parity principles' 'Whether the sentencing judge failed to specify the discount for guilty plea and assistance']

Ratio Decidendi

The totality of the sentences imposed on the applicant fairly and justly reflected his total criminality, and could not be said to be manifestly excessive or severe; the appeal against sentence should be dismissed.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against sentence granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

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