R v McRae [2022] NSWDC 751

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v McRae [2022] NSWDC 751 Hearing dates: 13 April 2022 Decision date: 14 April 2022 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: King SC DCJ Decision: Convicted of each count. Special circumstances found – first time in custody, need for assistance to rehabilitate within community when she is released, in the interests of her (as yet unborn) child that she be released as soon as possible. Indicative sentences of imprisonment: 003 – 2 years & 6 months 007 – 3 years Aggregate sentence: Sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 3 years and 6 months with a NPP of 1 year and 9 months to commence on 14 April 2022 and to expire on 13 January 2024 and a balance of term of 1 year and 9 months to commence on 14 January 2024 and to expire on 13 October 2025. Catchwords: CRIMINAL – sentence - recklessly deal with proceeds of crime - deal with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime – money-laundering by converting cash, the proceeds of crime, to Bitcoin and returning it in that form to clients – well‑organised, sophisticated means by which to launder significant quantities of money on a regular basis - objective seriousness of offences - role of offender in well‑established, organised, ongoing criminal group - subjective matters Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 Cases Cited: Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v De La Rosa [2010] NSWCA 194 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina McRae, Hayley Representation: Counsel: Def: Mr K Buckman