McCraw v R [2011] NSWCCA 162

There was no error in the sentencing judge's assessment that the applicant's role was 'on a par' with Pasinovic, so the parity in sentences (save for the reduction given to Pasinovic for his guilty plea) was justified. No unjustifiable disparity was established and no error demonstrated, so the appeal against severity of sentence failed.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 22 July 2011
Procedural Posture: Application for Leave to Appeal Against Severity of Sentence / Appeal From Sentence in District Court
Outcome: Appeal dismissed after leave granted; time to file notice of appeal extended.
Legal Topics: ['severity of Sentence' 'conspiracy to Import Border Controlled Drug' 'disparity in Sentencing' 'role of Co Offenders']

['criminal Law'] ['severity of Sentence' 'conspiracy to Import Border Controlled Drug' 'disparity in Sentencing' 'role of Co Offenders']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal Against Severity of Sentence / Appeal From Sentence in District Court

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether there was unjustifiable disparity between the sentence imposed on the applicant and his co-offender Pasinovic' "Whether the sentencing judge erred by equating the applicant's role in the conspiracy with that of Pasinovic"]

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed after leave granted; time to file notice of appeal extended.

Orders

['Time to file a notice of appeal extended' 'Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal dismissed']