R v CTG [2017] NSWCCA 163

R v CTG [2017] NSWCCA 163

The sentencing judge erred by treating absence of aggravating factors as mitigation, failing to properly account for the victim's age and vulnerability, using lack of evidence of psychological harm as mitigation, and inadequately applying the principle of totality; the aggregate sentence was manifestly inadequate and plainly unjust, warranting resentencing.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Crown appeal allowed, respondent resentenced
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'crown Appeal' 'sexual Offences Against Children' 'possession of Firearm' 'child Abuse Material']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'crown Appeal' 'sexual Offences Against Children' 'possession of Firearm' 'child Abuse Material']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly inadequate' 'Errors in the assessment of objective seriousness of the offences' 'Failure to properly apply principle of totality' 'Mitigation factors improperly considered']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge erred by treating absence of aggravating factors as mitigation, failing to properly account for the victim's age and vulnerability, using lack of evidence of psychological harm as mitigation, and inadequately applying the principle of totality; the aggregate sentence was manifestly inadequate and plainly unjust, warranting resentencing.

Court Disposition

Crown appeal allowed, respondent resentenced

Orders

  • ['Crown appeal allowed' 'Sentence imposed by Williams SC DCJ on 24 February 2017 is quashed' 'Respondent sentenced to imprisonment for 12 years with a non-parole period of 8 years, commencing 7 May 2015' 'Non-parole period expires 6 May 2023; total term expires 6 May 2027']