Regina v Muir [1999] NSWCCA 71

Regina v Muir [1999] NSWCCA 71

The sentence imposed was within the range of a sound exercise of discretion and no error in approach or principle by the sentencing judge was manifest.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Jonathan Paul Muir
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 April 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentence, No Particular Point of Principle
Criminal Law and Procedure Sentence No Particular Point of Principle

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Jonathan Paul Muir

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether any error in approach or principle occurred in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the range of a sound exercise of discretion and no error in approach or principle by the sentencing judge was manifest.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal granted but appeal dismissed