The appellant, Michael Karas, appealed a global sentence of 21 years (net 15 years, 6 months, 10 days) imposed for multiple bank robberies involving an imitation firearm and forcible confinement.
He argued the sentence was disproportionate, a significant increase from prior sentences, and that the sentencing judge failed to consider relevant mitigating factors, including his guilty plea.
The Court of Appeal found no error in the sentencing judge's reasons, affirming the weight given to the guilty plea and emphasizing public protection as the overriding sentencing goal given the appellant's extensive criminal history of armed bank robberies.
The appeal was dismissed.
