R v Turner [2000] NSWCCA 455

Given the objective seriousness of the offence and the applicant's prior conduct and aggravating circumstances, no error of law was established and the sentence was not excessive.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 27 October 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment
Outcome: Leave to appeal granted; Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: ['sentencing' 'aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm' 'general Deterrence']

['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm' 'general Deterrence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether the sentence imposed for aggravated dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm was manifestly excessive' 'Whether subjective circumstances warranted further tempering of the sentence']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the objective seriousness of the offence and the applicant's prior conduct and aggravating circumstances, no error of law was established and the sentence was not excessive.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; Appeal dismissed

Orders

['Leave to appeal against sentence granted.' 'Appeal dismissed.']