REGINA v MILOJEVIC [2001] NSWCCA 461

REGINA v MILOJEVIC [2001] NSWCCA 461

No manifest error was shown in the sentencing judge's approach to utilitarian value of the guilty plea, consideration of remorse, or in the imposition of the sentence, given the serious aggravating circumstances and the offences committed while on bail and recognisance.

Parties
Applicant: John Jovan Milojevic; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 November 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence is granted but the appeal is dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Offensive Weapon, Hindering Lawful Apprehension, Aggravating Factors, Remorse, Utilitarian Value of Guilty Plea

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Parties

John Jovan Milojevic

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in considering the utilitarian value of the guilty plea
  2. 2 Appropriateness of sentence in light of aggravating factors
  3. 3 Consideration of remorse and contrition

Ratio Decidendi

No manifest error was shown in the sentencing judge's approach to utilitarian value of the guilty plea, consideration of remorse, or in the imposition of the sentence, given the serious aggravating circumstances and the offences committed while on bail and recognisance.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence is granted but the appeal is dismissed.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence is granted
  • Appeal is dismissed