Slater v The State of Western Australia

The Slater v The State of Western Australia case involved the appellant, Slater, who sought leave to appeal against his sentence for multiple offences, which amounted to an aggregate of six years and six months. This sentence was cumulative on the sentences Slater was already serving. The appellant, a 25-year-old offender, contended that the aggregate sentence was excessive and crushing, and that the principle of totality had not been properly applied. Additionally, Slater sought an extension of time for the application, which was filed almost two years late.

The primary legal issues before the court were whether the aggregate sentence imposed was oppressive and whether there was a reasonable prospect of success on appeal. Furthermore, the court had to consider whether an extension of time should be granted for the application, which was almost two years out of the statutory time limit.

The court dismissed the application for extension of time, stating that there was no reasonable excuse for the significant delay. The court found that Slater had not demonstrated a reasonable prospect of success on appeal regarding the principle of totality, and therefore, the application for leave to appeal against the sentence was denied. The court concluded that the aggregate sentence was not oppressive, and the principle of totality had been properly considered.

No final orders were made regarding the sentence as the application for leave to appeal was dismissed.