R v Freeman

[2012] QCA 192

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Interrogate

Catchwords

1. Criminal Law
2. › Appeal and new trial
3. › Appeal against sentence
4. › Grounds for interference
5. › Sentence manifestly excessive
6. › Fraud as employee
7. › Child exploitation material
8. › Whether effective sentence of four years suspended after 16 months manifestly excessive
9. › Penalties and Sentences Act 1992 (Qld)
1. Criminal Law
2. › Appeal and new trial
3. › Particular grounds of appeal
4. › Fresh evidence
5. › Evidence available at time of sentencing
6. › Whether miscarriage of justice by evidence not being considered

Quick Take

A four-year head sentence suspended after 16 months for fraud as an employee involving approximately $119,000 over three years, combined with child exploitation material offences (4,743 images including category 4 and 5 material), was within the appropriate sentencing range for an offender with no prior criminal history, guilty pleas, cooperation, and a low risk of reoffending.