Koster v R [2025] NSWCCA 4

Koster v R [2025] NSWCCA 4

The sentence imposed was not unreasonable or plainly unjust, given the seriousness of the offences and the objective and subjective circumstances. There was no reasonable prospect of the appeal succeeding, so the application for leave to appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Applicant: William Koster; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Appeals, Drug Offences, Manifest Excess
Criminal Law Sentencing Appeals Drug Offences Manifest Excess

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Parties

William Koster

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentence imposed for two counts of supplying not less than a large commercial quantity of lysergide (LSD) was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was unreasonable or plainly unjust

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not unreasonable or plainly unjust, given the seriousness of the offences and the objective and subjective circumstances. There was no reasonable prospect of the appeal succeeding, so the application for leave to appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal dismissed