Courtney v Regina [2007] NSWCCA 195

Reported Decision: 172 A CRIM R 371

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: Courtney v Regina [2007] NSWCCA 195

HEARING DATE(S): 6 June 2007

JUDGMENT DATE: 4 July 2007

JUDGMENT OF: Basten JA at 1; Grove J at 29; Howie J at 82

DECISION: Extension of time granted; By majority, Leave to appeal against sentence granted and appeal dismissed

CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE - ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY WHILST ARMED WITH A KNIFE - MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER - SPECIAL HEARING - CHALLENGE TO SETTING OF LIMITING TERMS - FORENSIC PATIENT GIVEN TO VIOLENCE AGAINST SELF AND OTHERS - UNAVAILABILITY OF SUITABLE HOSPITAL FOR HER DETENTION - WHETHER DISCRETIONS OF SENTENCING JUDGE IN SETTING LIMITING TERMS MISCARRIED

Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Criminal Appeal Act 1912 LEGISLATION CITED: Mental Health Act 1990 Mental Health (Criminal Procedure) Act 1990 Mental Health (Criminal Procedure) Amendment Act 2005 (NSW)

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