KT v R [2008] NSWCCA 51

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: KT v R [2008] NSWCCA 51

HEARING DATE(S): 21 November 2007

JUDGMENT DATE: 1 April 2008

JUDGMENT OF: McClellan CJ at CL at 1; Hall J at 44; Price J at 129

By majority: DECISION: 1. Leave to appeal granted 2. Appeal dismissed

CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW - application for leave to appeal against sentence - manslaughter by dangerous and unlawful act - juvenile offender - principles relevant to sentencing young offenders - whether sentencing judge had sufficient regard to offender's youth and immaturity - whether offender acted as an "adult" - considerations of punishment, general deterrence and rehabilitation of young offender - whether sentence manifestly excessive

LEGISLATION CITED: Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987 Crimes Act 1900

CATEGORY: Principal judgment

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