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R v Russell[2002] QCA 285

CITATION: R v Russell [2002] QCA 285
JUDGE(S): McMurdo P, Jerrard JA, Mackenzie J
DELIVERED ON: 06 August 2002
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    R v Russell

  • Shortened Case Name:

    R v Russell

  • MNC:

    [2002] QCA 285

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    McMurdo P, Jerrard JA, Mackenzie J

  • Date:

    06 Aug 2002

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary JudgmentDistrict Court of Queensland (no citation or file number)04 Mar 2002Defendant pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm while adversely affected by alcohol; sentenced to four years' imprisonment, recommended for parole after serving 18 months and disqualified absolutely from driving
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2002] QCA 28506 Aug 2002Defendant applied for leave to appeal against sentence; whether sentence manifestly excessive; where sentence within range but defendant subsequently developed terminal illness; appeal allowed for limited purpose of recommending immediate parole: M McMurdo P, Jerrard JA and Mackenzie J

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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