R v Deha Kelekci

The case before the court involved an appeal by the respondent, Deha Kelekci, against his conviction and sentence. The appeal pertained to multiple counts of supplying prohibited drugs. The appeal was heard in the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

The central legal issues revolved around whether the primary judge erred in law in relation to the aggregate sentence imposed on the respondent. The respondent argued that the sentence was manifestly excessive and should be set aside. The prosecution contended that the sentence was within the appropriate range and correctly reflected the severity of the offences.

The court reviewed the principles of sentencing for multiple offences and the overarching principle of proportionality. The court noted that while the aggregate sentence was indeed lengthy, it was not manifestly excessive when considering the nature of the offences and the respondent's criminal history. The court emphasised that the primary judge had appropriately exercised discretion and had taken into account all relevant factors. Consequently, the appeal against sentence was dismissed.