REGINA v. STONES [2000] NSWCCA 341

REGINA v. STONES [2000] NSWCCA 341

The evidence of the key witnesses was consistent and mutually supportive; identification evidence and physical evidence (thumbprint in the stolen car) provided sufficient support; there was no real doubt as to the reliability of the verdict, and the sentence imposed was within the appropriate range for the offences considering all circumstances.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Appellant: Lee Stones
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 August 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed.
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence, Identification Evidence, Verdict Sufficiency of Evidence, Robbery, Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle
Criminal Law Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence Identification Evidence Verdict Sufficiency of Evidence Robbery Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Lee Stones

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was unsafe and unsatisfactory or not supported by the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of the key witnesses was consistent and mutually supportive; identification evidence and physical evidence (thumbprint in the stolen car) provided sufficient support; there was no real doubt as to the reliability of the verdict, and the sentence imposed was within the appropriate range for the offences considering all circumstances.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed.

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.
  • Leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal dismissed.