DPP v Deborah Levy [2016] NSWDC 147

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: DPP v Deborah Levy [2016] NSWDC 147 Hearing dates: 21 July 2016 Date of orders: 25 July 2016 Decision date: 25 July 2016 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Judge AC Scotting Decision: 1. The order that I make is that the Director's appeal is dismissed. I confirm the penalty imposed by the magistrate Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – crown appeal against inadequacy of sentence – negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive vehicle under influence of alcohol or other drug SENTENCE – principles - specific deterrence – general deterrence – values – remorse – retribution – aggravating factors – mitigating factors OTHER – injuries to victim – mental health of respondent - treatment Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 s 52A Crimes (Sentencing and Procedure) Act 1999 ss. 9,12, 21A(2)(j), 21A(3)(e), 21A(3)(h), 21A(3)(k), 22 Fines Act 1996 s.6 Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 ss.18(1), 23, 26 ,27 Road Transport Act 2013 ss 112(1)(a), 117(1)(b) Cases Cited: De Simoni v R (1981) 147 CLR 383 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v Zamagias [2002] NSWCCA 17 R v Barlow [2008] NSWCCA 253 Wood v Samuels (1974) 8 SASR 465 R v Percy [1975] Tas SR 62 Dinsdale v R (2000) 202 CLR 321 Veen v R (No 2) (1988) 164 CLR 465 R v McNaughton (2006) 66 NSWLR 566 Baumer v R (1988) 166 CLR 51 BW v R [2011] NSWCCA 176 R v Wilkinson (No 5) [2009] NSWSC 432 Gorladenchearu v R [2011] 34 VR 149 Muldrock v R (2011) 244 CLR 120 Palijan v R [2010] NSWCCA 142 R v Scognamiglio (1991) 56 A Crim R 81 R v Wright (1997) 93 A Crim R 48 R v Lawrence [2005] NSWCCA 91 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Director of Public Prosecutions (Appellant) Deborah Levy (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Ms Williams (Appellant) Ms Fanning (Respondent)