R v Strbik [2002] NSWCCA 101

R v Strbik [2002] NSWCCA 101

No error was demonstrated in the sentences imposed. The sentencing judge's approach to discount for the guilty plea and refusal to find special circumstances were open on the evidence. The sentences did not manifest error given the gravity of the applicant's criminality and the structuring of the parole period.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
26 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Substantive Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'discount for Guilty Plea' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'discount for Guilty Plea' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal and Substantive Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive' 'Whether there was error in the discount allowed for the guilty pleas' 'Whether special circumstances ought to have been found for the purposes of sentence structuring']

Ratio Decidendi

No error was demonstrated in the sentences imposed. The sentencing judge's approach to discount for the guilty plea and refusal to find special circumstances were open on the evidence. The sentences did not manifest error given the gravity of the applicant's criminality and the structuring of the parole period.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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