Regina v Simpson [1999] NSWCCA 367

Regina v Simpson [1999] NSWCCA 367

The sentence imposed was serious but within the appropriate range, taking into account the circumstances, the respondent's plea, character, and contrition. There was no demonstrated error in the sentencing discretion.

Parties
Appellant: Regina; Respondent: Peter Frederick Simpson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 September 1999
Procedural Posture
Crown Appeal Against Sentence / Court of Criminal Appeal Determination
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Aggravated Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Appellant

Peter Frederick Simpson

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Crown Appeal Against Sentence / Court of Criminal Appeal Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly inadequate

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was serious but within the appropriate range, taking into account the circumstances, the respondent's plea, character, and contrition. There was no demonstrated error in the sentencing discretion.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Crown appeal dismissed