The Queensland Court of Appeal granted leave to appeal against sentence, finding the original sentences for stealing (count 1) and a second offence (count 2) were manifestly excessive. The Court substituted sentences of six months' imprisonment fully suspended and 18 months' imprisonment suspended forthwith, both with two-year operational periods, having regard to the 142 days already served in custody. The appeal against conviction was reserved for later determination.
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