R v Elkassir [2013] NSWCCA 181

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: R v Elkassir [2013] NSWCCA 181 Hearing dates: 21 June 2013 Decision date: 02 August 2013 Before: Emmett JA at [1] R A Hulme J at [7] R S Hulme AJ at [87] Decision: Appeal dismissed. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW - sentencing - Crown appeal - aggravated dangerous driving causing death - high moral culpability - strong subjective case - self punishment - consideration of guideline judgment in Whyte - importance of general deterrence even for young offender CRIMINAL LAW - sentencing - dangerous driving causing death - aggravated offence - double counting of speed of vehicle CRIMINAL LAW - sentencing - manifest inadequacy of non-parole period - residual discretion - principles - subsequent worsening of psychiatric condition Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) Cases Cited: Bugmy v The Queen (1990) 169 CLR 525 Deakin v The Queen (1984) 58 ALJR 367 Director of Public Prosecutions v Neethling [2009] VSCA 116; 52 MVR 422 DPP (Cth) v De La Rosa [2010] NSWCCA 194; (2010) 79 NSWLR 1 Duncan v R [2012] NSWCCA 78 Green v The Queen [2011] HCA 49; (2011) 244 CLR 462 KT v R [2008] NSWCCA 51; (2008) 182 A Crim R 571 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; (2011) 244 CLR 120 Power v The Queen (1974) 131 CLR 623 R v AEM Snr [2002] NSWCCA 58 R v Baker [2000] NSWCCA 85 R v Dhanhoa [2000] NSWCCA 257 R v Fidow [2004] NSWCCA 172 R v Hamieh [2010] NSWCCA 189 R v Howcher [2004] NSWCCA 179 R v Koosmen [2004] NSWCCA 359 R v McNaughton [2006] NSWCCA 242; (2006) 66 NSWLR 566 R v Ryan [2003] NSWCCA 202 R v Simpson (2001) NSWCCA 534; (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 R v Whyte [2002] NSWCCA 343; (2002) 55 NSWLR 252 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Regina Mohammed Elkassir Representation: Counsel: Ms J Dwyer (Appellant) Mr T Game SC (Respondent) Solicitors: Solicitor for Public Prosecutions J H Fisher & Sons File Number(s): 2011/215236 Decision under appeal Jurisdiction: 9101 Date of Decision: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 Before: Flannery DCJ File Number(s): 2011/215236