Regina v Cocking [2000] NSWCCA 435

Regina v Cocking [2000] NSWCCA 435

Fresh medical evidence indicated that applicant’s health problems, unknown at the time of sentence, created a greater burden in serving the sentence; applying established principles, a reduction of the minimum term by one year was warranted but deterrence and objective seriousness of offences required sentences in most respects to stand.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Keith Alan Cocking
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 February 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentence Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave and Appeal
Outcome
Appeal upheld; minimum term for count five varied; other sentences confirmed
Legal Topics
Sentence Appeal, Fresh Evidence, Indecent Assault, Offender Health and Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentence Appeal Fresh Evidence Indecent Assault Offender Health and Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Keith Alan Cocking

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentence Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave and Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh medical evidence justifies a reduction in sentence
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to give due weight to the pleas of guilty

Ratio Decidendi

Fresh medical evidence indicated that applicant’s health problems, unknown at the time of sentence, created a greater burden in serving the sentence; applying established principles, a reduction of the minimum term by one year was warranted but deterrence and objective seriousness of offences required sentences in most respects to stand.

Court Disposition

Appeal upheld; minimum term for count five varied; other sentences confirmed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal upheld to extent indicated