Regina v S.P.M [1999] NSWCCA 338

Regina v S.P.M [1999] NSWCCA 338

The minimum terms imposed for the aggravated sexual assault offences were manifestly inadequate having regard to the objective seriousness of the offences and the relevant circumstances, justifying intervention by the Court and adjustment of the sentencing structure.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 October 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Crown Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'crown Appeal' 'aggravated Sexual Assault' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'crown Appeal' 'aggravated Sexual Assault' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Crown Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentences imposed for aggravated sexual assault were manifestly inadequate' 'Whether the sentencing judge erred in principle by failing to take aggravating circumstances into account' 'Whether restraint should be exercised in Crown appeals against sentence']

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum terms imposed for the aggravated sexual assault offences were manifestly inadequate having regard to the objective seriousness of the offences and the relevant circumstances, justifying intervention by the Court and adjustment of the sentencing structure.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • ['Sentences imposed by Judge Viney on the third and fourth counts quashed to the extent of the orders dividing the terms into minimum and additional terms' 'Each of the third and fourth counts: respondent sentenced to a term of penal servitude of four and a half years, consisting of a minimum term of two years and...