Regina v Reid [2000] NSWCCA 270

Regina v Reid [2000] NSWCCA 270

The sentencing judge made no error in his assessment of the applicant's health, prior record, delay, or in declining to find special circumstances; the sentence was within range and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: The Crown; Applicant: Robert Bruce Reid
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Receiving, Severity of Sentence
Criminal Law Receiving Severity of Sentence

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Parties

The Crown

Respondent

Robert Bruce Reid

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in failing to find special circumstances due to health or delay
  3. 3 Whether insufficient weight was given to applicant's health and lack of prior imprisonment

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge made no error in his assessment of the applicant's health, prior record, delay, or in declining to find special circumstances; the sentence was within range and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed