Shi v R [2020] NSWCCA 42

Shi v R [2020] NSWCCA 42

The disparity between sentences was justified due to the appellant's supply of a much greater quantity of methylamphetamine, the more serious offence for which he was sentenced, his poorer personal circumstances including a more serious criminal record, and less favourable prospects of rehabilitation, compared to Mr Chan. No legitimate sense of grievance arises; accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'parity Principle' 'drug Offences' 'co Offenders' 'disparity in Sentences']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'parity Principle' 'drug Offences' 'co Offenders' 'disparity in Sentences']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant was manifestly excessive by reason of disparity with the sentence imposed on a co-offender (Mr Chan)' 'Whether the differences in circumstances justified disparity in sentence']

Ratio Decidendi

The disparity between sentences was justified due to the appellant's supply of a much greater quantity of methylamphetamine, the more serious offence for which he was sentenced, his poorer personal circumstances including a more serious criminal record, and less favourable prospects of rehabilitation, compared to Mr Chan. No legitimate sense of grievance arises; accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal against sentence dismissed']