R v Anquetil [2021] NSWCCA 59

R v Anquetil [2021] NSWCCA 59

The appeal was dismissed because the sentence imposed, although serious and below half the maximum, did not fall within the category of manifest inadequacy, given the strong subjective case and findings of genuine remorse and prospects of rehabilitation; no misapplication of principle was demonstrated.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['tax Fraud' 'money Laundering' 'sentencing Principles' 'manifest Inadequacy' 'comparative Sentencing' 'objective Seriousness' 'crown Appeal']
['criminal Law'] ['tax Fraud' 'money Laundering' 'sentencing Principles' 'manifest Inadequacy' 'comparative Sentencing' 'objective Seriousness' 'crown Appeal']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed for dealing with proceeds of crime offences was manifestly inadequate given findings of above mid-range objective seriousness' 'Whether the sentencing judge misapplied principle in determining appropriate sentence' 'The proper use of comparative cases in federal sentencing']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the sentence imposed, although serious and below half the maximum, did not fall within the category of manifest inadequacy, given the strong subjective case and findings of genuine remorse and prospects of rehabilitation; no misapplication of principle was demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed']