Regina v Warren Richards [2002] NSWCCA 84

Regina v Warren Richards [2002] NSWCCA 84

No error of fact or law occurred in the sentencing process; appropriate weight was given to all relevant factors, and the sentencing judge had power to make the ancillary order disqualifying the applicant from driving.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['break, Enter and Steal' 'suspended Sentence' 'breach of Bond' 'discount for Plea of Guilty' 'ill Health of Dependents' 'special Circumstances' 'ancillary Orders' 'disqualification of Licence']
['criminal Law'] ['break, Enter and Steal' 'suspended Sentence' 'breach of Bond' 'discount for Plea of Guilty' 'ill Health of Dependents' 'special Circumstances' 'ancillary Orders' 'disqualification of Licence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive' 'Whether the applicant was denied a proper discount for the plea of guilty' 'Whether the sentencing judge had power to order disqualification of licence in relation to an offence taken into account on a Form 1']

Ratio Decidendi

No error of fact or law occurred in the sentencing process; appropriate weight was given to all relevant factors, and the sentencing judge had power to make the ancillary order disqualifying the applicant from driving.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted. Appeal dismissed.

Orders

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