Winter v R [2011] NSWCCA 59

Winter v R [2011] NSWCCA 59

The circumstances, even with the fresh evidence of the applicant's son's medical condition, did not amount to highly exceptional hardship justifying mitigation of sentence; the sentences imposed were appropriate and not manifestly excessive, and the total did not breach the principle of totality.

Parties
Applicant: Roslyn Ann Winter; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Sentence Imposed in District Court
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Effect of Incarceration on Third Parties, Sentencing, Fresh Evidence, Exceptional Hardship, Totality Principle

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Parties

Roslyn Ann Winter

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Sentence Imposed in District Court

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence concerning the applicant's child's medical condition amounts to highly exceptional circumstances warranting mitigation of sentence
  2. 2 Whether the individual and total sentences imposed were manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Application of the principle of totality in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The circumstances, even with the fresh evidence of the applicant's son's medical condition, did not amount to highly exceptional hardship justifying mitigation of sentence; the sentences imposed were appropriate and not manifestly excessive, and the total did not breach the principle of totality.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Grant leave to appeal
  • Dismiss the appeal