Piscitelli v R [2013] NSWCCA 8

Piscitelli v R [2013] NSWCCA 8

None of the grounds of appeal were established; the sentences imposed individually and in totality were not manifestly excessive or infected by identified error; the judge's factual findings were reasonably open and the sentence structure appropriately reflected the criminality and subjective features.

Parties
Applicant: Tony Piscitelli; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
04 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentence Appeal, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Break and Enter, Manifest Excess, Objective Seriousness, Rehabilitation Prospects, Totality, Standard Non Parole Period

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Parties

Tony Piscitelli

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in giving weight to applicant's contrition
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in his treatment of the applicant's criminal history
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in finding intention to sexually exploit on entry

Ratio Decidendi

None of the grounds of appeal were established; the sentences imposed individually and in totality were not manifestly excessive or infected by identified error; the judge's factual findings were reasonably open and the sentence structure appropriately reflected the criminality and subjective features.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal dismissed