Hudson v R [2015] NSWCCA 64

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Hudson v R [2015] NSWCCA 64 Hearing dates: 10 April 2015 Decision date: 10 April 2015 Before: Beazley P at [1]; R A Hulme J at [2]; Adamson J at [22] Decision: Leave to appeal refused Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – appeal – appeal against sentence – two counts of robbery in company – stealing in a dwelling – dishonestly obtaining property by deception – whether legitimate sense of grievance arising from a comparison of sentence imposed upon co-offender – whether error in failing to take into account other periods of custody served – where applicant seeks to argue different case to that run below – no errors established - no lesser sentence warranted – no merit to appeal – leave refused CRIMINAL LAW – appeal – appeal against sentence – remain in building with intent to commit larceny – whether legitimate sense of grievance arising from comparison of sentence imposed upon co-offender – whether sentence manifestly excessive - no merit to appeal – leave refused Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) Cases Cited: Zreika v R [2012] NSWCCA 44 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Jake Thomas Hudson (Applicant) Regina (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Ms N Mikhaiel (Hudson) Mr P Ingram SC (Crown)

Solicitors: Blair Criminal Lawyers Solicitor for Public Prosecutions File Number(s): 2011/2838222013/65234 Decision under appeal Court or tribunal: District Court Date of Decision: 23 August 2013; 22 May 2014 Before: King SC DCJ; Graham ADCJ File Number(s): 2011/283822; 2013/65234