R v LeGros [2020] NSWDC 733

The offender is sentenced to three years imprisonment with release on recognizance due to his minimal role, powerful subjective case, significant rehabilitation progress, and a total 40% discount for guilty plea and assistance; return to custody would be counterproductive for him and the community.

Parties: Crown: Regina; Offender: Ryan LeGros
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 09 October 2020
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Conviction and sentence imposed; offender released on recognizance with conditions.
Legal Topics: Attempt to Possess Marketable Quantity of Cocaine, Sentencing, Rehabilitation, Discount for Guilty Plea and Assistance

Criminal Law Attempt to Possess Marketable Quantity of Cocaine Sentencing Rehabilitation Discount for Guilty Plea and Assistance

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Ryan LeGros

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for attempt to possess marketable quantity of cocaine unlawfully imported contrary to s 307.6(1) and s 11.1(1) Criminal Code (Cth)
2 Effect of rehabilitation and subjective circumstances on sentencing
3 Extent of discount for plea and assistance

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence imposed; offender released on recognizance with conditions.

Orders

Imprisonment for three years, commencing 9 October 2019 and expiring 8 October 2022
Release today upon entering recognizance in the sum of $1,000, conditioned to be of good behaviour for two years