The Queensland Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal against concurrent sentences of nine years imprisonment with a parole eligibility recommendation after three and a half years for four counts of armed robbery. The Court held the sentence was within range, emphasising the strong need for deterrence where offenders target 'softer' commercial premises such as video stores, cinemas, and cafes, and McPherson JA described the sentence as generous rather than excessive.
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