R v Fostis COSTI [2012] NSWDC 288

An aggregate sentence of 4 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 2 years was imposed for ongoing supply of heroin offences under s 25A(1), taking into account associated offences, with special circumstances for a reduced parole ratio, reflecting the offender's early guilty plea, personal progress in custody, and family support.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 03 December 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Conviction and aggregate custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics: ['drug Offences' 'sentencing' 'supplying Prohibited Drugs' 'aggregate Sentence' 'non Parole Period']

['criminal Law'] ['drug Offences' 'sentencing' 'supplying Prohibited Drugs' 'aggregate Sentence' 'non Parole Period']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 ['Sentencing for supplying prohibited drugs (heroin) on an ongoing basis for financial gain' 'Taking into account associated offences' 'Fixing an aggregate sentence and non-parole period' 'Personal circumstances and criminal history impact on sentence']

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Court Disposition

Conviction and aggregate custodial sentence imposed

Orders

['Aggregate sentence of 4 years imprisonment with non-parole period of 2 years, commencing 23 August 2011' 'Non-parole period expires 22 August 2013; sentence expires 22 August 2015' 'Two backup offences (supply prohibited drug and possession of methylamphetamine) dismissed' 'Order for destruction of seized drugs...