The proposition from MG v R; AE v R that in a wholly circumstantial case the jury's advantage in seeing witnesses has only a marginal role does not apply where the case involves direct evidence on some elements and is only circumstantial as to one element (here, intention to kill). For attempted murder sentencing in Queensland, sentences of 10-12 years are within range for premeditated attempts to kill motivated by concealment of fraud, even where no permanent physical injuries result, where there is planning, absence of remorse, and serious psychological consequences for the victim.
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