8 Mar 2006
The magistrate's sentences were within proper sentencing bounds and not excessive; there was no justification to vary them on appeal, therefore the appeal is dismissed and the sentences are upheld.
4 Feb 2004
The Magistrate's choice of a 12‑month starting point for the identity‑card offence, reduction by one quarter to 9 months because the appellant had contested the facts (therefore not entitled to a full plea discount), and imposition of a consecutive 2‑month sentence for overstay were lawful and not excessive; the appellant's family circumstances did not justify reducing the sentence and the appeal is dismissed.