R v Tran [2000] NSWCCA 409

R v Tran [2000] NSWCCA 409

There was no error in the sentencing process; the sentence, though severe, properly reflected the seriousness of the offence, particularly as it was committed while the offender was on parole for a similar offence, and appropriate credit was given for the plea of guilty.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'supply of Prohibited Drugs' 'parole']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'supply of Prohibited Drugs' 'parole']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether proper credit was given for plea of guilty and other mitigating factors']

Ratio Decidendi

There was no error in the sentencing process; the sentence, though severe, properly reflected the seriousness of the offence, particularly as it was committed while the offender was on parole for a similar offence, and appropriate credit was given for the plea of guilty.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal dismissed']