Regina v Stambolis [2006] NSWCCA 56

Reported Decision : 160 A Crim R 510

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: Regina v Stambolis [2006] NSWCCA 56 This decision has been amended. Please see the end of the judgment for a list of the amendments.

HEARING DATE(S): 01/02/2006

JUDGMENT DATE: 10 March 2006

JUDGMENT OF: Giles JA at 1; Howie J at 2; Hoeben J at 19

DECISION: Leave to appeal granted. Crown appeal allowed. Respondent resentenced.

CATCHWORDS: Crown appeal on sentence - offence of break enter and steal in circumstances of aggravation - inappropriateness of suspended sentences - pleas of guilty not "early" and limited utilitarian value - incorrect use of prior offences - relevance of standard non-parole period - sentences manifestly inadequate - proper sequence of reasoning when formulating a sentence - principles applicable on resentencing.

LEGISLATION CITED: Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

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