Wright v R [2008] NSWCCA 91

The sentencing judge erred in not setting a non-parole period after cancellation of periodic detention. Special circumstances justified setting a specific non-parole period to enable community-based assistance with mental health issues.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 23 April 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Decision on Leave to Appeal and Sentencing
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part; leave for an extension of time granted; leave to appeal granted; non-parole period set; head sentence confirmed
Legal Topics: ['sentencing' 'periodic Detention' 'non Parole Period']

['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'periodic Detention' 'non Parole Period']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Decision on Leave to Appeal and Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred in failing to set a non-parole period after cancelling periodic detention' 'Whether proceedings conducted in the absence of the offender were erroneous']

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Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; leave for an extension of time granted; leave to appeal granted; non-parole period set; head sentence confirmed

Orders

['Grant leave for an extension of time within which to bring this application.' 'Grant leave to appeal.' 'Allow the appeal (in part).' 'Set a non-parole of 18 months to commence on 2 February 2007 and to expire on 1 August 2008 on which date the applicant is to be released on parole.' 'Confirm the head sentence of...