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[Full-text PDF] R v Toohey [2004] QCA 388 (04/0245) Brisb McMurdo P Davies JA Chesterman J 18/10/2004 (delivered ex tempore)

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CRIMINAL LAW - JURISDICTION, PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - JUDGMENT AND PUNISHMENT - SENTENCE - FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT - CIRCUMSTANCES OF OFFENCE - where the applicant pleaded guilty to one count of producing cannabis sativa in excess of the schedule amount and was sentenced to a fine of $2,500 to be paid within 12 months - where the applicant sought an extension of time within which to appeal against his sentence - where the learned sentencing judge took into account that the growing of the cannabis sativa was for the applicant's own use and not for commercial use - whether the application for extension of time should be granted