Soun v The Queen; R v Soun

The applicants, Soun and R, sought to appeal against their sentences imposed by the Supreme Court of Queensland. The nature of the underlying offences involved property offences, specifically robbery with circumstances of aggravation.

The central legal issue before the Court of Appeal was whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive or inadequate, thereby providing grounds for interference. The applicants also sought an extension of time to pursue their appeals.

The Court of Appeal determined that no issue of principle was raised by the proposed appeals. It found that the starting point for the sentences, which was just under five years imprisonment, could not be characterised as manifestly excessive or inadequate. Consequently, the Court concluded that none of the suggested errors in sentencing were arguable and that there was no utility in granting an extension of time. Accordingly, permission to appeal was refused, and the appeal was dismissed. The cross-appeal was withdrawn.