PB v R [2016] NSWCCA 258

PB v R [2016] NSWCCA 258

While error was established in failing to expressly state assessment of objective seriousness and indicate non-parole periods for certain counts, and in handling Form 1 offences, no lesser sentence was warranted in law and the aggregate sentence was not manifestly excessive. The appeal was dismissed though leave to appeal was granted.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 November 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appellate Determination
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentence Appeal' 'sentencing Principles' 'aggregate Sentencing' 'form 1 Offences' 'totality' 'objective Seriousness' 'standard Non Parole Period' 'representative Charges']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appellate Determination

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge failed to assess the criminality of counts 2–5 and failed to address the effect of Form 1 offences on certain counts in arriving at indicative sentences' 'Whether the aggregate sentence was manifestly excessive']

Ratio Decidendi

While error was established in failing to expressly state assessment of objective seriousness and indicate non-parole periods for certain counts, and in handling Form 1 offences, no lesser sentence was warranted in law and the aggregate sentence was not manifestly excessive. The appeal was dismissed though leave to appeal was granted.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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