Nastoski v R [2010] NSWCCA 187

Nastoski v R [2010] NSWCCA 187

The sentencing judge gave sufficient, reasoned consideration to the respective roles of the conspirators and the subjective circumstances of each. The applicant had a more critical and knowledgeable role over time than Holland and his sentence properly reflected these distinctions. There is no basis for a justifiable sense of grievance or error in the sentencing approach or outcome.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 September 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['appeal Against Sentence' 'conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Drugs' 'parity of Sentencing' 'relative Roles of Co Conspirators']
['criminal Law'] ['appeal Against Sentence' 'conspiracy to Manufacture Controlled Drugs' 'parity of Sentencing' 'relative Roles of Co Conspirators']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["Whether the sentencing judge erred in characterising the applicant's role and position in the conspiracy relative to his co-offenders" "Whether the sentence imposed properly reflected the applicant's role" 'Whether there was a failure to give adequate reasons for different sentences among co-conspirators' 'Whether the principle of parity was properly applied']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge gave sufficient, reasoned consideration to the respective roles of the conspirators and the subjective circumstances of each. The applicant had a more critical and knowledgeable role over time than Holland and his sentence properly reflected these distinctions. There is no basis for a justifiable sense of grievance or error in the sentencing approach or outcome.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

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