4 Nov 1981
A court must exercise caution before taking into consideration charges that are formally before it for plea or trial; it should enquire into and record the reasons for not hearing those charges, but where the record and admissions support the sentence the appellate court will not interfere with a sentence that lies within the sentencing judge's discretion.
30 Jun 1971
The six-month sentence was not excessive in light of the appellant's prior convictions and the nature of the offences; the appellant's health did not warrant interference because treatment is available in prison.
29 Mar 1969
Leave to appeal was refused because the sentences of five years on each count were within judicial discretion given the appellant's repeated similar offences and prior convictions; the court held there is no rule requiring volunteered offences to be left uncharged and that confessions or guilty pleas do not automatically establish contrition — assessment of contrition and appropriate sentencing is for the trial judge; District Judges constrained by the five‑year limit must impose that maximum where appropriate.
29 Mar 1969
Leave to appeal was refused; the court held there is no rule that offences first revealed by an accused must be left uncharged, prosecutorial discretion determines charging, trial judges retain sentencing discretion (subject to jurisdictional limits) and volunteered confessions do not automatically mandate leniency without judicial assessment of true contrition.