R v Rosenberg

Rosenberg was convicted of robbery in company, occurring when he and an accomplice snatched a bag from a woman and fled. Rosenberg was already subject to an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO) at the time of the offending. The appeal was against the severity of the sentence imposed, specifically the length of the non-parole period. The legal issues the court needed to address were the appropriate sentencing principles to apply given the circumstances of the offence and Rosenberg's history, and whether the sentence imposed was excessive.

The court considered the relevant statutory provisions and case law on sentencing for robbery in company. It found that Rosenberg's criminal history, including the breach of his ICO, warranted a sentence with a significant deterrent effect. However, the court also noted mitigating factors such as Rosenberg's young age and the fact that he did not use a weapon. After weighing all the factors, the court determined that the original sentence was appropriate and not excessive. The appeal was dismissed, and the original sentence was upheld.