R v Duong [2019] NSWDC 467

District Court New South Wales

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Duong [2019] NSWDC 467 Hearing dates: 23 July 2019 Date of orders: 23 July 2019 Decision date: 23 July 2019 Jurisdiction: Criminal Before: Grant DCJ Decision: Offender sentenced to an aggregate sentence of five and a half years with a non-parole period of three and a half years to commence on 12 September 2018. In relation to the charge of drive whilst disqualified, Offender sentenced to six months imprisonment, to be served concurrently, and disqualified for a period of six months. In relation to the charge of use vehicle with the unauthorised numberplate, impose a fine of $250. In relation to the charge of drive under the influence, impose a fine of $800 and disqualify the offender for a period of 12 months. Order that the firearms and the ammunition be destroyed. Note the offender has consented to the destruction of the Samsung camera which contained the offending material, and any associated cassettes or storage of that. Catchwords: SENTENCING — Penalties — Imprisonment Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 Crimes Act 1900 Criminal Procedure Act 1986 Firearms Act 1996 Road Transport Act 2013 Cases Cited: R v Osenkowski (1982) 5 A Crim R 394 Category: Sentence Parties: Regina (Crown) Bidong Duong (Offender) Representation: Counsel: Ms Ervin (Crown) Mr Provera (Offender) File Number(s): 2018/00164048; 2018/00182062