R v AD [2008] NSWCCA 289

Reported Decision: 191 A Crim R 409

New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal

CITATION: R v AD [2008] NSWCCA 289

HEARING DATE(S): 24 September 2008

JUDGMENT DATE: 9 December 2008

JUDGMENT OF: Beazley JA at 1; Hislop J at 2; Harrison J at 3

1. Appeal allowed. 2. The sentences imposed in respect of Counts 1, 2 and 3 are quashed and in lieu thereof the respondent is re-sentenced on those counts as follows: DECISION: (a) On Count 1 sentence the respondent to a fixed term of 4 years and 6 months from 8 February 2008 to expire on 7 August 2012; (b) On Count 2 sentence the respondent to a non-parole period of 6 years from 8 February 2009 to expire on 7 February 2015 with a balance of term of 3 years and 6 months from 8 February 2015 to expire on 7 August 2018; and (c) On Count 3 sentence the respondent to a fixed term of 2 years and 6 months from 8 November 2012 to expire on 7 May 2015.

CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW – SENTENCING – Crown Appeal – manifest inadequacy of sentence – manufacture and supply of prohibited drugs – offences committed while on parole – sentences imposed to be served concurrently – whether structuring of sentences failed to reflect number and objective seriousness of offences – whether sentences inappropriately backdated - whether trial judge erred in double counting mitigating factors including early guilty pleas and provision of assistance to authorities - appeal allowed – sentences on three counts quashed - new sentences imposed

LEGISLATION CITED: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Criminal Appeal Act 1912

CATEGORY: Principal judgment

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