Croker v R [2020] NSWDC 759

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: Croker v R [2020] NSWDC 759 Hearing dates: 03 November 2020 Date of orders: 03 November 2020 Decision date: 03 November 2020 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Bennett SC DCJ Decision: (1) Allow the appeal. (2) Confirm the conviction. (3) Confirm the Community Correction Order and fine imposed by the Local Court. (4) Vary the disqualification period to 12 months to date from today. Catchwords: APPEALS — Jurisdiction of appellate court — District Court APPEALS — Nature of appeal — Functions of appellate court APPEALS — Right of appeal — Scope of right SENTENCING — Aggravating factors — Substantial harm, injury, loss or damage — Victim impact statement SENTENCING — Appeal against sentence — Powers of court SENTENCING — Appeal against sentence — Role of appellate court TRAFFIC LAW AND TRANSPORT — Traffic law — Licensing of drivers — Disqualification TRAFFIC LAW AND TRANSPORT — Traffic law — Offences — Negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes Appeal and Review Act 2001 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Road Transport Act 2013 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Jennifer Croker (Appellant) Regina (Crown) Representation: Rosa Sharma (Crown) Matthew Johnston SC (senior counsel for the Appellant)