Regina v SUKKAR [2005] NSWCCA 54

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: Regina v SUKKAR [2005] NSWCCA 54

HEARING DATE(S): 22/7/04, 20/12/04

JUDGMENT DATE: 16 March 2005

JUDGMENT OF: Wood CJ at CL at 1; Hidden J at 155; Smart AJ at 156

DECISION: 1.Appeal dismissed; 2.Crown appeal against sentence dismissed; 3.Leave granted to the Appellant to appeal against sentence; 4.Appellant's appeal against sentence dismissed.

CATCHWORDS: Criminal law - importation of ecstasy tablets - being knowingly involved in importation - Customs and Police surveillance -controlled delivery - intercepted telephone calls and recorded conversations - extent of importation process - whether verdict reasonable or supported by evidence.

LEGISLATION CITED: Crimes Act 1900 - s 16G

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