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R v McDonald [2001] QCA 238
[2001] QCA 238
Court of Appeal (Qld)|2001-06-22|Before: Thomas JA, Muir and Atkinson JJJoint reasons for judgment of Thomas JA, and Atkinson J, separate reasons of Muir J concurring as to the orders, made
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Court of Appeal (Qld)
Decision date
2001-06-22
Before
Thomas JA, Muir and Atkinson JJJoint reasons for judgment of Thomas JA, and Atkinson J, separate reasons of Muir J concurring as to the orders, made
Catchwords
- CRIMINAL LAW – APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL AND INQUIRY AFTER CONVICTION
- – APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL – APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE
- – APPEAL BY
- CONVICTED PERSONS – APPLICATION TO REDUCE SENTENCE – WHEN REFUSED
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Catchwords
CRIMINAL LAW – APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL AND INQUIRY AFTER CONVICTION– APPEAL AND NEW TRIAL – APPEAL AGAINST SENTENCE– APPEAL BYCONVICTED PERSONS – APPLICATION TO REDUCE SENTENCE – WHEN REFUSED– application for leave toappeal against sentence – whethersentences were manifestly excessive – whether sentences failed to givesufficient effectto the rehabilitative process of sentencing – whereapplicant pleaded guilty to numerous serious offences – where offencesincluded armed robbery whilst in company, armed robbery, attempted armed robbery– where automatic declaration that applicantwas a serious and violentoffender as 10 year sentences imposed – use of various weapons whencommitting offences – threatsof violence but no actual violence –severe mental anguish caused to a number of victims – some degree ofplanning forrobberies – offences committed over short period of timewhile on bail or after arrest warrant issued – extensive criminal