Burns v R [2010] NSWCCA 279

Burns v R [2010] NSWCCA 279

No error was established in the assessment of objective seriousness, accumulation of sentences, or selection of the starting point for the drug supply sentence; sentencing judge appropriately applied the statutory regime and did not double count factors.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 November 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['drug Offences' 'money Laundering' 'appeal Against Severity of Sentence' 'accumulation of Sentences']
['criminal Law'] ['drug Offences' 'money Laundering' 'appeal Against Severity of Sentence' 'accumulation of Sentences']

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 2 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence for the money laundering offence was manifestly excessive' 'Whether the sentencing judge erred in accumulating the sentence for the drug supply offence by 15 months' 'Whether the starting point for the drug supply sentence was disproportionate to its objective seriousness']

Ratio Decidendi

No error was established in the assessment of objective seriousness, accumulation of sentences, or selection of the starting point for the drug supply sentence; sentencing judge appropriately applied the statutory regime and did not double count factors.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • []