R v Achilles MEZZADRI [2011] NSWCCA 125

R v Achilles MEZZADRI [2011] NSWCCA 125

Given the objective and subjective features of the offence and the offender, the sentence imposed (including suspension) was within the discretion of the sentencing judge and was not manifestly inadequate.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Sentence Appeal / Appeal From District Court to Court of Criminal Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['firearm Offences' 'sentencing' 'non Parole Periods' 'suspended Sentences']
['criminal Law'] ['firearm Offences' 'sentencing' 'non Parole Periods' 'suspended Sentences']

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Procedural Posture

Sentence Appeal / Appeal From District Court to Court of Criminal Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Relevance of general deterrence to sentencing in firearm offences' 'Significance of the inoperability of firearms to objective seriousness of offence' 'Whether additional reasons are required for departing from standard non-parole period under Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999' 'Appropriateness of suspending sentence for serious firearm offences']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the objective and subjective features of the offence and the offender, the sentence imposed (including suspension) was within the discretion of the sentencing judge and was not manifestly inadequate.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed']