Regina v Kelly [2002] NSWCCA 277

Regina v Kelly [2002] NSWCCA 277

Errors were made in treating prior convictions as aggravating and in the inadequate discount for the plea of guilty. There was a need to re-sentence having regard to parity with the co-offender and the applicant's personal circumstances, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Applicant: Peter Kelly
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 June 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Parity of Sentence, Good Character
Criminal Law Parity of Sentence Good Character

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Peter Kelly

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in treating prior criminal history as an aggravating factor
  2. 2 Whether appropriate discount for plea of guilty was applied according to established principles

Ratio Decidendi

Errors were made in treating prior convictions as aggravating and in the inadequate discount for the plea of guilty. There was a need to re-sentence having regard to parity with the co-offender and the applicant's personal circumstances, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal allowed