R v Li [2020] NSWSC 59

Supreme Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Li [2020] NSWSC 59 Hearing dates: On the papers Decision date: 13 February 2020 Jurisdiction: Common Law Before: Button J Decision: (1) Application for review of sentence dismissed. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – Part 7 of the Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 – application for inquiry into sentence imposed by the District Court – applicant convicted of knowingly taking part in the supply of a large commercial quantity of a prohibited drug – whether sentencing judge erred in comparison of roles of applicant and co-offender – whether erroneous disparity in outcome – appearance of doubt or question as to mitigating circumstances not demonstrated – application dismissed Legislation Cited: Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW) Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW) Cases Cited: Application of Peter James Holland under s.78 Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 [2008] NSWSC 251 Koh v R [2013] NSWCCA 287 Li v R [2014] NSWCCA 18 Li v Attorney General for New South Wales [2018] NSWSC 674 Li v Attorney General for New South Wales [2019] NSWCA 95 R v Olbrich [1999] HCA 54; 199 CLR 270 Varley v Attorney-General (NSW) (1987) 8 NSWLR 30 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Patrick Lam Li (Applicant) Attorney-General of New South Wales (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Self-Represented (Applicant) J S Caldwell (Respondent)