The Supreme Court of Appeal considered an application for reconsideration under section 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts Act in a sentence appeal. It granted special leave, upheld the appeal on sentence, and ordered the sentences on counts 1 and 2 to run concurrently, with a total effective sentence of 23 years' imprisonment. The judgment says the effective sentence is antedated to 22 April 2013.
This may be relevant to criminal law and sentencing matters concerning concurrent sentences and reconsideration of special leave decisions.
Evidence from source
special leave to appeal – reconsideration of decision to refuse special leave – special leave granted – criminal law – the cumulative nature of sentences imposed not considered
Supports: Summary sentence 1 and the general subject matter.
the offences committed are inextricably linked and committed with one intent – appeal on sentence upheld – sentences imposed on counts 1 and 2 are to run concurrently.
Supports: Summary sentence 2 about the concurrent sentences and appeal outcome.
The total effective sentence is 23 years imprisonment. 5 The effective sentence is antedated to 22 April 2013.
Supports: Summary sentence 2 and 3 about the total effective sentence and antedating.