R v Forrest (No 3)

Michael Paul Forrest appealed against his conviction and sentence. The appeal was against a decision of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory, which upheld his convictions and sentenced him to a term of imprisonment. The court was required to consider the legality of the sentence imposed by the trial judge, including whether the sentence was excessive or manifestly inadequate, whether it was appropriate to roll up counts, and whether there were any errors in the calculation of the non-parole period.

The court found that the sentence was not manifestly inadequate and was within the range of sentences that could be considered appropriate. The court also found that it was appropriate to roll up counts, as the offences were part of a series of related offences committed over a period of time. The court found that there were no errors in the calculation of the non-parole period. The court rejected the argument that the sentence should be reduced on the basis of the offender's early guilty plea.

The appeal against conviction and sentence was dismissed. The convictions entered on 6 March 2017 against Michael Paul Forrest were confirmed. Sentences were imposed for multiple offences, with imprisonment terms ranging from six months to 18 months, and fines for other convictions. The non-parole period was set at four years and one month. The Registrar of the Supreme Court of the ACT was requested to provide a copy of a report to the Director-General and the Sentencing Administration Board. Michael Paul Forrest was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver's licence for a period of two years and six months from 10 May 2017.