Regina v Paul LANG [2003] NSWCCA 68

Regina v Paul LANG [2003] NSWCCA 68

Despite some disparity, the differences in age, prior convictions, and nature of the offences between the applicant and co-offenders justify the sentencing outcome for the applicant and do not warrant appellate intervention.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'appeal' 'parity' 'co Offenders' "children's Court"]
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'appeal' 'parity' 'co Offenders' "children's Court"]

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether disparity between applicant's sentence and co-offenders warrants intervention on appeal"]

Ratio Decidendi

Despite some disparity, the differences in age, prior convictions, and nature of the offences between the applicant and co-offenders justify the sentencing outcome for the applicant and do not warrant appellate intervention.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted.' 'Appeal dismissed.']