R v PAPADOPOULOS [2000] NSWCCA 477

R v PAPADOPOULOS [2000] NSWCCA 477

The seriousness of bribing police officers warrants a custodial sentence. The imposed sentence was within the proper range of discretion, given statutory maximum and mitigating factors, and is not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Applicant: Manthos Papadopoulos; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bribery of Public Officials, Sentencing, Appeal of Custodial Sentence
Criminal Law Bribery of Public Officials Sentencing Appeal of Custodial Sentence

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Parties

Manthos Papadopoulos

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in his assessment of the objective seriousness of the offence
  3. 3 Whether undue weight was given to deterrence versus the applicant's good record

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of bribing police officers warrants a custodial sentence. The imposed sentence was within the proper range of discretion, given statutory maximum and mitigating factors, and is not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • leave to appeal granted
  • appeal dismissed