Regina v George & Johnson [1999] NSWCCA 243

Regina v George & Johnson [1999] NSWCCA 243

The court found no error of law in the sentencing process. The sentences imposed were severe but proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the applicants' personal circumstances, including criminal histories. Leave to appeal was granted but the appeals were dismissed.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Appellant: Scott Tony George; Appellant: Brett Johnson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 June 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery With Wounding, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Robbery With Wounding Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Scott Tony George

Appellant

Brett Johnson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in law in imposing a sentence on each appellant for robbery with wounding

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no error of law in the sentencing process. The sentences imposed were severe but proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the applicants' personal circumstances, including criminal histories. Leave to appeal was granted but the appeals were dismissed.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeals dismissed