Harris v R [2023] NSWCCA 174
The sentence imposed for armed robbery with an offensive weapon was not manifestly excessive, as the offending involved significant planning, use of two weapons, threats and real violence, serious impact on victims and the community, absence of remorse, and commission of the offence while on conditional liberty; all relevant matters were considered and the appeal ground was not made out.
- Parties
- Applicant: Timothy Harris; Respondent: Rex
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 12 July 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Appeal Against Sentence, Manifest Excess, Armed Robbery, Sentencing Principles, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
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Parties
Timothy Harris
Applicant
Rex
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence for armed robbery was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether harm to the community was a relevant sentencing consideration
- 3 Whether proximity of a child to the offending was an aggravating factor
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence imposed for armed robbery with an offensive weapon was not manifestly excessive, as the offending involved significant planning, use of two weapons, threats and real violence, serious impact on victims and the community, absence of remorse, and commission of the offence while on conditional liberty; all relevant matters were considered and the appeal ground was not made out.
Court Disposition
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Orders
- Leave to appeal granted
- Appeal dismissed
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