Dionnet v R [2009] NSWCCA 85
The sentencing judge did not err in declining to find a causal link between the applicant's mental ill-health and his offending, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the facts and statutory framework. There was no adequate basis to disturb the sentencing judge's assessment of seriousness or consideration of mental health.
- Parties
- Applicant: Pascal Francois Lucien Dionnet; Respondent: Regina
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 02 April 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Sexual Intercourse Without Consent, Mental Condition and Sentencing, Manifestly Excessive Sentence
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Parties
Pascal Francois Lucien Dionnet
Applicant
Regina
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the applicant's mental health should have reduced moral culpability or general deterrence
- 3 Whether the sentencing judge erred in assessment of sentence in light of mental condition
Ratio Decidendi
The sentencing judge did not err in declining to find a causal link between the applicant's mental ill-health and his offending, and the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the facts and statutory framework. There was no adequate basis to disturb the sentencing judge's assessment of seriousness or consideration of mental health.
Court Disposition
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Orders
- Leave to appeal granted
- Appeal dismissed
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