R v Smith [2005] NSWCCA 236

R v Smith [2005] NSWCCA 236

The appeal was allowed as the sentencing judge failed to make findings of fact, a requirement established in R v Palu, resulting in a miscarriage of sentencing and necessitating the matter's return to the District Court for de novo sentencing.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 June 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate Decision
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
['sentencing Procedure' 'judicial Error' 'break and Enter' 'rehabilitation']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing Procedure' 'judicial Error' 'break and Enter' 'rehabilitation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred by failing to make necessary findings of fact before making an order under s 11 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act' 'Whether the sentencing process miscarried due to incorrect information regarding parole status']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was allowed as the sentencing judge failed to make findings of fact, a requirement established in R v Palu, resulting in a miscarriage of sentencing and necessitating the matter's return to the District Court for de novo sentencing.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • ['The appeal be allowed' 'The order made in the Penrith District Court on 7 March 2005 be quashed' 'Pursuant to s 12(2) of the Criminal Appeal Act the sentencing proceedings be returned to the District Court of New South Wales']