R v Apps (No 2)

The appellant, Apps, was convicted of two counts of aggravated robbery, a crime committed with violence or intimidation. He pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced by the court. Apps had a significant criminal history, which was taken into account during the sentencing phase. The case was heard by the court of appeal, which was tasked with reviewing the sentence imposed on the appellant.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the sentence imposed on Apps was manifestly excessive or inadequate. The court had to consider the nature and circumstances of the offences, the appellant's criminal history, and any other relevant factors. The appellant argued that the sentence was too harsh, while the prosecution maintained that the sentence was appropriate given the gravity of the offences and the appellant's criminal history.

The court of appeal reviewed the sentence in light of the principles governing the imposition of sentences for aggravated robbery. The court considered the appellant's criminal history, which included previous convictions for violent and serious offences, as well as the nature and circumstances of the current offences. The court found that the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or inadequate, taking into account all relevant factors. The court upheld the sentence and dismissed the appeal.

The final orders of the court were to dismiss the appellant's appeal against sentence. The court affirmed the sentence imposed by the trial judge, finding it to be appropriate in the circumstances of the case. The appellant's conviction and sentence for the two counts of aggravated robbery were therefore upheld.