LM v R [2006] NSWCCA 322

LM v R [2006] NSWCCA 322

The sentencing judge did not err in exercising discretion under the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act; all relevant matters were considered, no error of law or manifest excess is demonstrated; sentence was within range.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 October 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Determination of Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing Appeal' 'sexual Assault' 'discretion to Treat as an Adult' 'discretion to Treat as a Child Under Children (criminal Proceedings) Act' 'manifest Excess']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing Appeal' 'sexual Assault' 'discretion to Treat as an Adult' 'discretion to Treat as a Child Under Children (criminal Proceedings) Act' 'manifest Excess']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Determination of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether the sentencing judge erred in exercising discretion to treat applicant as adult rather than as child under Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not err in exercising discretion under the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act; all relevant matters were considered, no error of law or manifest excess is demonstrated; sentence was within range.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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