Regina v Heslehurst [1999] NSWCCA 183

Regina v Heslehurst [1999] NSWCCA 183

There was no substance to the appeal as the sentencing judge had taken proper account of the applicant's medical condition and other relevant factors, and the assertions of an agreement or promise relating to charges or sentencing were unsupported by evidence.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Maxwell John Heslehurst
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 June 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Obtaining Money by Deception, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Obtaining Money by Deception Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Maxwell John Heslehurst

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to take account of applicant's medical condition and custodial circumstances
  2. 2 Whether the pleas of guilty were entered on the promise of a sentencing benefit not adhered to
  3. 3 Whether there was an agreement as to the charges put before the court

Ratio Decidendi

There was no substance to the appeal as the sentencing judge had taken proper account of the applicant's medical condition and other relevant factors, and the assertions of an agreement or promise relating to charges or sentencing were unsupported by evidence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal and application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed