REGINA v PEARSON [2002] NSWCCA 256

REGINA v PEARSON [2002] NSWCCA 256

The sentencing judge did not err in imposing a head sentence of four years and fixing the non-parole period, having given full credit for the guilty plea and custody, and having properly considered the applicant's history and rehabilitation prospects.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 June 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
Extension of time to appeal granted. Application for leave to appeal refused. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'extension of Time to Appeal' 'non Parole Period']
['criminal Law'] ['armed Robbery' 'sentencing' 'extension of Time to Appeal' 'non Parole Period']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was excessive' 'Whether full credit was given for pre-sentence custody' "Whether the applicant's background and prospects for rehabilitation justified a lesser sentence"]

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not err in imposing a head sentence of four years and fixing the non-parole period, having given full credit for the guilty plea and custody, and having properly considered the applicant's history and rehabilitation prospects.

Court Disposition

Extension of time to appeal granted. Application for leave to appeal refused. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Extension of time to appeal granted' 'Application for leave to appeal refused' 'Appeal dismissed']