Criminal

Severe Penalties for Firearms Offences in NSW

In this case, the court imposed a severe sentence on a person who discharged a firearm in a suburban street, disregarding the safety of others. The court emphasised the need for deterrence and accountability to protect the community.

Armed Robbery Sentencing Decision

The defendant was sentenced to 3 years in prison for committing armed robberies. The court took into account the defendant's mental health condition and potential for rehabilitation.

NSW Supreme Court Grants Crown Permission to Restore Witness Credibility

In a murder trial, the NSW Supreme Court allowed the Crown to present additional evidence to restore the credibility of a witness whose testimony was challenged. This decision was made under the Evidence Act 1995, which allows for such evidence to be presented under specific conditions.

Mental Health Impairment Defence in NSW Supreme Court

Appeal Against Sentence for Robbery and Firearm Offenses Dismissed

The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the sentence for robbery and firearm offenses. The court emphasised the importance of considering all factors under s 23(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) when assessing the value of an offender's assistance to authorities.

District Court Revokes Conviction and Dismisses Charges Under Section 10(1)(a)

The District Court of New South Wales revoked the conviction and dismissed the charges against the defendant under section 10(1)(a) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, finding it unnecessary to punish the defendant further.

Fraud Sentence Takes Mental Health Into Account

Sentence Reduced Due to Hardship: Appeal Allowed

Conditional Bail Revoked in Criminal Appeal

Appeal Against Sentence for Sexual Offences Against Child Dismissed

The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the sentence for serious sexual offences against a child. The appeal argued that the sentence was unreasonable or plainly unjust but was rejected as the sentence was not considered manifestly excessive.

Sentence Imposed for Robbery and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

Appeal Against Sentence Allowed for Terrorist Offence

Sentence Reduced Due to Mental Health and Pandemic Hardships

Robbery Sentencing Decision in NSW District Court

In a recent case, the District Court of New South Wales sentenced a defendant to 4 years and 4 months in prison with a non-parole period of 2 years and 4 months for multiple robbery offenses involving dangerous weapons. The court took into account the defendant's guilty plea, joint crime culpability, and special circumstances when determining the sentence.

Interim supervision order granted for high-risk offender in NSW

Improperly Obtained Evidence Not Admissible in Criminal Trials

Court of Criminal Appeal Reduces Sentence for Child Sexual Offences

Two-Year Intensive Corrections Order for Drug Supply

The court sentenced a man to a two-year intensive corrections order for ongoing drug supply and possession of other controlled substances. The sentence took into account factors like the defendant's guilty plea and potential for rehabilitation.

Appeal Allowed: Conspiracy to Commit Terrorist Act

Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Allowed in NSW Court of Appeal