Stephens v R [2022] NSWCCA 224

Stephens v R [2022] NSWCCA 224

The applicant is sentenced to an aggregate head sentence of imprisonment for 4 years 6 months with a non-parole period, reflecting the seriousness of offending and statutory requirements for sentencing.

Parties
Appellant: Peter Leonard Stephens; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 October 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Decision on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal determined; applicant sentenced to aggregate imprisonment with specified non-parole period
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Appeal, Aggregate Sentence, Non Parole Period
Criminal Law Sentencing Appeal Aggregate Sentence Non Parole Period

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Parties

Peter Leonard Stephens

Appellant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Decision on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate aggregate head sentence of imprisonment
  2. 2 Calculation of indicative head sentences for multiple counts
  3. 3 Determination of non-parole period

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant is sentenced to an aggregate head sentence of imprisonment for 4 years 6 months with a non-parole period, reflecting the seriousness of offending and statutory requirements for sentencing.

Court Disposition

Appeal determined; applicant sentenced to aggregate imprisonment with specified non-parole period

Orders

  • For count 1, an indicative head sentence of imprisonment for 1 year is recorded.
  • For count 2, an indicative head sentence of imprisonment for 3 years is recorded.