In Jones v The Commissioner of Police [2024] QDC 82, the District Court of Queensland considered an appeal by Tazman Perrier Jones against the severity of his sentence imposed by the Magistrates Court in Brisbane. The appellant, who plead guilty, was convicted of unlawfully using a motor vehicle at night and driving while disqualified. Initially sentenced to 15 months for the unlawful use charge and three months for the driving offence, served concurrently, with a parole release date after five months, Jones appealed on grounds that the sentence was manifestly excessive and that undue weight was given to his criminal history while neglecting his youth and prospects for rehabilitation. The District Court allowed the appeal, set aside the original sentences, and re-sentenced Jones to 12 months' imprisonment for the unlawful use charge and three months for driving while disqualified, to be served concurrently, with a parole release date set immediately due to time already served.
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