R v Dormer [2001] NSWCCA 263

R v Dormer [2001] NSWCCA 263

Given the gravity of the armed robbery, its aggravating features, and consideration of subjective circumstances, the sentence imposed was within the available range and there was no error in the sentencing judge's exercise of discretion.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'armed Robbery' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence' 'non Parole Period' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'armed Robbery' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence' 'non Parole Period' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal and Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether the non-parole period should have been shorter']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the armed robbery, its aggravating features, and consideration of subjective circumstances, the sentence imposed was within the available range and there was no error in the sentencing judge's exercise of discretion.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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