Regina v Ingram [2002] NSWCCA 398

Regina v Ingram [2002] NSWCCA 398

A small adjustment to the head sentence and non-parole period is warranted because the applicant is serving the sentence in harsher conditions due to being placed on protection after an assault, a circumstance not envisaged during sentencing. The ultimate sentence was not excessive but required adjustment for post-sentence developments.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 September 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part. Sentence quashed. Reduced sentence imposed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'robbery' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'appeal Against Sentence' 'robbery' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether the discount for the utilitarian value of the plea was inadequate' 'Whether personal circumstances after sentencing warrant adjustment']

Ratio Decidendi

A small adjustment to the head sentence and non-parole period is warranted because the applicant is serving the sentence in harsher conditions due to being placed on protection after an assault, a circumstance not envisaged during sentencing. The ultimate sentence was not excessive but required adjustment for post-sentence developments.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part. Sentence quashed. Reduced sentence imposed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal against sentence granted.' 'Appeal allowed.' 'Original sentence quashed.' 'Applicant sentenced to imprisonment for 3 years commencing 25 September 2001 and expiring 24 September 2004 with a non-parole period of 15 months, expiring 24 December 2002; applicant to be released on parole on that date.']