R v Morrison [2003] NSWCCA 89

R v Morrison [2003] NSWCCA 89

Having regard to the objective gravity of the offence and the subjective features considered, no error has been demonstrated; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the structure of the sentence was within discretion.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 March 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Sentence; Judgment
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'special Circumstances' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence' 'plea of Guilty']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'special Circumstances' 'manifestly Excessive Sentence' 'plea of Guilty']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Sentence; Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether sufficient allowance was made for special circumstances']

Ratio Decidendi

Having regard to the objective gravity of the offence and the subjective features considered, no error has been demonstrated; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and the structure of the sentence was within discretion.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted' 'Appeal dismissed']