R v Mirzaee [2004] NSWCCA 315
The sentencing judge erred in taking into account the likelihood of deportation in determining the non-parole period, requiring the appellate court to vary the non-parole period. However, the total head sentence of 9 years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and the need for general deterrence.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 17 September 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed; sentence varied as to non-parole period
- Legal Topics
- ['appeal Against Sentence' 'deportation and Sentencing' 'drug Importation' 'special Circumstances in Sentencing']
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Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred by considering the prospect of deportation in determining the length of the non-parole period' 'Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive']
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge erred in taking into account the likelihood of deportation in determining the non-parole period, requiring the appellate court to vary the non-parole period. However, the total head sentence of 9 years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and the need for general deterrence.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed; sentence varied as to non-parole period
Orders
- ['Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal allowed' 'The sentence passed upon the applicant on 27 November 2003 is varied only as to the non-parole period, reducing it to 4.5 years from 27 April 2003 to 26 October 2007, at which time the applicant will be eligible for parole']
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