Weatherall v R [2013] NSWCCA 282

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Weatherall v R [2013] NSWCCA 282 Hearing dates: 21 October 2013 Decision date: 18 November 2013 Before: Hoeben CJ at CL at [1] Johnson J at [52] Bellew J at [53] Decision: Application for extension of time dismissed. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW - sentence appeal -two counts of aggravated sexual intercourse in company - applicant sentenced in September 2007 - whether decision in Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; 244 CLR 120 entitled applicant to an extension of time for leave to appeal against sentence - importance of principle of finality - whether substantial injustice would result if an extension of time were refused - whether "Muldrock error" had occurred - whether sentence manifestly excessive - application of s6(3) of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 - no lesser sentence warranted in law - application for extension of time dismissed. Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 - s61JA Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) - s6(3) Cases Cited: Abdul v R [2013] NSWCCA 247 Butler v R [2012] NSWCCA 23 Essex v R [2013] NSWCCA 11 FP v R [2012] NSWCCA 182 Franklin v R [2013] NSWCCA 122 KG v R [2012] NSWCCA 10 King v R [2010] NSWCCA 33 Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25; 228 CLR 357 Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39; 244 CLR 120 Qoro v R [2008] NSWCCA 220 Essex v R [2013] NSWCCA 11 Zarakas v R [2013] NSWCCA 144 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Everett Charles Weatherall - Applicant Regina - Respondent Crown Representation: Counsel: Mr E Ozen - Applicant Ms J Girdham SC - Respondent Crown Solicitors: S O'Connor, Legal Aid NSW - Applicant S Kavanagh, Solicitor for Public Prosecutions - Respondent Crown File Number(s): 2006/14554 Decision under appeal Date of Decision: 2007-09-20 00:00:00 Before: Woods QC DCJ File Number(s): 2006/14554