Edwards v R [2009] NSWCCA 199

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: Edwards v R [2009] NSWCCA 199

HEARING DATE(S): 10 July 2009

JUDGMENT DATE: 12 August 2009

JUDGMENT OF: Allsop P at 1; Kirby J at 2; Johnson J at 3

DECISION: 1. Extension of time to seek leave to appeal against sentence imposed in the Sydney District Court on 6 October 2006 refused. 2. Leave to appeal against sentence imposed in the Sydney District Court on 18 December 2008 refused.

CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW - sentence - stealing from the person - suspended sentence of imprisonment and bond in 2006 - applicant breaches bond by commission of further offences - suspended sentence of imprisonment commences in 2008 - applicant seeks extension of time for leave to appeal against 2006 sentence - relevant factors on application for extension of time - merits of application considered - extension of time refused - leave to appeal against 2008 sentence refused

Crimes Act 1900 LEGISLATION CITED: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Criminal Appeal Act 1912

CATEGORY: Principal judgment

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