XY (A Pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 50

XY (A Pseudonym) v R [2023] NSWCCA 50

The sentencing judge correctly applied the 50% discount to yield each indicative sentence, which were then notionally partially accumulated to reflect the totality of the criminality involved, and the aggregate sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the objective seriousness, applicant's role as principal, the scale of the offending, and all circumstances.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['appeal Against Sentence' 'aggregate Sentence' 'drug Offences' 'firearms Offences' 'sentencing Discount' 'manifest Excess']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying the sentencing discount to the aggregate sentence and not the indicative sentences' 'Whether the aggregate sentence was manifestly excessive']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the 50% discount to yield each indicative sentence, which were then notionally partially accumulated to reflect the totality of the criminality involved, and the aggregate sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the objective seriousness, applicant's role as principal, the scale of the offending, and all circumstances.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted; appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['The applicant has leave to appeal.' 'The appeal is dismissed.']