Stowers, Henry v The King; Phillips, Joshua v The King [2022] VSCA 203

CRIMINAL LAW - Appeal - Sentence - Co-accused - Aggravated burglary - Intentionally causing injury - Destroying property - Theft - Extortion with threat to kill - Firearms offences - Total effective sentence 9 years and 6 months with non-parole period 7 years and 6 months (Stowers) - Total effective sentence 7 years and 6 months with non-parole period 6 years (Phillips) - Whether sentences manifestly excessive - 5 year sentence on extortion with threat to kill outside range - Appeals allowed - Appellants resentenced.