Lee v R [2023] NSWCCA 70

Lee v R [2023] NSWCCA 70

The findings of objective seriousness by the sentencing judge in relation to both the intimidation and specially aggravated detain for advantage offences were open on the facts and not attended by error; the aggregate sentence was not manifestly excessive, being neither unreasonable nor plainly unjust.

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Parties
Applicant: Tristan James Lee; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Sentence, Objective Seriousness, Manifestly Excessive Sentence, Aggregate Sentencing, Intimidation Offence, Specially Aggravated Detain for Advantage
Criminal Law Appeal Against Sentence Objective Seriousness Manifestly Excessive Sentence Aggregate Sentencing Intimidation Offence Specially Aggravated Detain for Advantage

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Parties

Tristan James Lee

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Appeal Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the findings of objective seriousness for both principal offences were open on the facts of this case
  2. 2 Whether the aggregate sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The findings of objective seriousness by the sentencing judge in relation to both the intimidation and specially aggravated detain for advantage offences were open on the facts and not attended by error; the aggregate sentence was not manifestly excessive, being neither unreasonable nor plainly unjust.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal is granted.
  • Appeal dismissed.