Scott Wallace Handley v R [2008] NSWCCA 5
The Court held that the absence of a pre-sentence report did not result in prejudice as a comprehensive psychological report and other material provided sufficient relevant information. The accumulation of sentences was appropriate due to the separate nature of the offences, and the overall effective sentence was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's criminal history, parole status, and seriousness of offences.
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 30 January 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment
- Outcome
- Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
- Legal Topics
- ['sentencing' 'break and Enter' 'dishonesty Offences' 'accumulation of Sentences' 'pre Sentence Report']
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Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal and Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 ['Whether the absence of a pre-sentence report amounted to error or prejudice in sentencing' 'Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive, including accumulation versus concurrency of sentences']
Ratio Decidendi
The Court held that the absence of a pre-sentence report did not result in prejudice as a comprehensive psychological report and other material provided sufficient relevant information. The accumulation of sentences was appropriate due to the separate nature of the offences, and the overall effective sentence was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's criminal history, parole status, and seriousness of offences.
Court Disposition
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Orders
- ['Leave to appeal is granted.' 'Appeal is dismissed.']
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