Toole, Kurt v R; Toole, Joshua v R [2014] NSWCCA 318

Toole, Kurt v R; Toole, Joshua v R [2014] NSWCCA 318

Leave to appeal was granted but the appeals dismissed as there was no procedural unfairness in the sentencing process, no error in the treatment of psychiatric and addiction evidence, no manifest excess in the sentences imposed having regard to the applicants’ roles and offending, and no unjustified disparity warranting alteration due to manifestly inadequate sentences imposed on co-offenders.

Parties
Appellant: Kurt Toole; Appellant: Joshua Toole; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 December 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Appeal—leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted, appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Sentence, Procedural Fairness, Mitigation—mental Health and Drug Addiction, Manifest Excess, Parity Between Co Offenders
Criminal Law Appeal Against Sentence Procedural Fairness Mitigation—mental Health and Drug Addiction Manifest Excess Parity Between Co Offenders

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Parties

Kurt Toole

Appellant

Joshua Toole

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Appeal—leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether procedural fairness was denied by sentencing judge accumulating sentences without prior warning contrary to the Crown's submissions.
  2. 2 Whether the judge properly considered the applicants' psychiatric or mental health material.
  3. 3 Whether sentences were manifestly excessive.

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal was granted but the appeals dismissed as there was no procedural unfairness in the sentencing process, no error in the treatment of psychiatric and addiction evidence, no manifest excess in the sentences imposed having regard to the applicants’ roles and offending, and no unjustified disparity warranting alteration due to manifestly inadequate sentences imposed on co-offenders.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted, appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Grant leave to appeal.
  • Dismiss the appeal.