A sentencing error in the non-parole period that is favourable to the appellant cannot be corrected by the Court of Criminal Appeal on the appellant's own appeal, applying Neal v The Queen. Defence counsel's forensic decisions, including withdrawal of an objection to evidence and decisions not to tender particular documents, will not ground an appeal absent evidence that the decisions were unreasonable. Sentencing for manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act involving arson causing death — a sentence of 12 years with an 8-year non-parole period was within range.
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