R v Caccamo [2005] NSWCCA 257

R v Caccamo [2005] NSWCCA 257

Although the applicant's assistance to authorities was substantial, the sentencing judge's overall discount, and discretion in applying it, was within permissible bounds and not shown to have miscarried; no more lenient sentence was warranted given the applicant's substantial criminality and statutory restrictions.

Parties
Applicant: Vincent Anthony Caccamo; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 August 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence; Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Assistance to Authorities, Discounts for Guilty Plea, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Assistance to Authorities Discounts for Guilty Plea Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Vincent Anthony Caccamo

Applicant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying the discount for the applicant's assistance to law enforcement authorities
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying discounts for the guilty plea and assistance
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing judge failed to have regard to relevant statutory aggravating and mitigating factors under s21A Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

Ratio Decidendi

Although the applicant's assistance to authorities was substantial, the sentencing judge's overall discount, and discretion in applying it, was within permissible bounds and not shown to have miscarried; no more lenient sentence was warranted given the applicant's substantial criminality and statutory restrictions.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence granted.
  • The appeal is dismissed.