R v DING [2011] NSWDC 184

R v DING [2011] NSWDC 184

Given the seriousness of the offence and principles of general and personal deterrence, balanced with the early guilty plea and time already served, a head sentence of 14 months' imprisonment was appropriate with immediate release on a recognizance release order.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Weiwel Ding
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 October 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment; released immediately on a recognizance release order.
Legal Topics
Dealing With Money Reasonably Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime, Sentencing
Criminal Law Dealing With Money Reasonably Suspected of Being Proceeds of Crime Sentencing

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Weiwel Ding

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for dealing with money reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence and principles of general and personal deterrence, balanced with the early guilty plea and time already served, a head sentence of 14 months' imprisonment was appropriate with immediate release on a recognizance release order.

Court Disposition

Sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment; released immediately on a recognizance release order.

Orders

  • Sentence of imprisonment for 14 months from 10 March 2011.
  • Offender to be released today (13 October 2011) on a recognizance release order self in the sum of $100.