Brennan v Tasmania

The case of *Brennan v Tasmania* concerned an appeal against sentence brought by the appellant, who was one of two youths aged 17 at the time of the offence. The appellant had been convicted of murder, a premeditated and vicious killing, and sentenced to 26 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 15 years.

The central legal issue before the Full Court of the Supreme Court of Tasmania was whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or inadequate, thereby providing grounds for interference on appeal.

The Court considered the gravity of the offence, noting the premeditated and vicious nature of the killing perpetrated by two young offenders. After reviewing the relevant sentencing principles and authorities, the Court concluded that the sentence of 26 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 15 years was not manifestly excessive. The appeal against sentence was therefore dismissed.