R v White [1962] HCA 51

The case does not demonstrate a point of law of general application nor a gross violation of sentencing discretion, so special leave to appeal is refused.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Application for Special Leave to Appeal
Outcome: Application for special leave to appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics: ['appeal' 'habitual Criminal' 'sentence']

['criminal Law'] ['appeal' 'habitual Criminal' 'sentence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Special Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 ['Whether special leave to appeal should be granted in respect of a declaration of habitual criminal status and sentencing.']

Ratio Decidendi

The case does not demonstrate a point of law of general application nor a gross violation of sentencing discretion, so special leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

Application for special leave to appeal dismissed.

Orders

['Special leave to appeal refused.']