Regina v Lorraine Baker-Turley [2005] NSWCCA 201

Regina v Lorraine Baker-Turley [2005] NSWCCA 201

The sentencing judge acted within the proper range of discretion in determining the discounts for assistance and the plea of guilty, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive, especially given its suspension and the applicant's rehabilitation.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Lorraine Baker-Turley
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 May 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Discount for Plea of Guilty, Discount for Assistance to Authorities, Manifest Excess in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Discount for Plea of Guilty Discount for Assistance to Authorities Manifest Excess in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Lorraine Baker-Turley

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether proper allowance was made for applicant's assistance to authorities
  2. 2 Whether proper allowance was made for applicant's plea of guilty
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge acted within the proper range of discretion in determining the discounts for assistance and the plea of guilty, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive, especially given its suspension and the applicant's rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed