R v Akkouche [2016] NSWDC 434

R v Akkouche [2016] NSWDC 434

General deterrence requires imposition of a conviction rather than a s 10 bond in cases of possession of a substantial quantity of ecstasy, even when rehabilitation and personal deterrence play little part.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Bilal Akkouche
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence After Trial and S166 Certificate
Outcome
Offender convicted and placed on s 9 bond to be of good behaviour for 18 months.
Legal Topics
Drug Possession, Sentencing, S166 Certificate, S9 Bond
Criminal Law Drug Possession Sentencing S166 Certificate S9 Bond

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Bilal Akkouche

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence After Trial and S166 Certificate

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a prohibited drug after acquittal on supply charge?

Ratio Decidendi

General deterrence requires imposition of a conviction rather than a s 10 bond in cases of possession of a substantial quantity of ecstasy, even when rehabilitation and personal deterrence play little part.

Court Disposition

Offender convicted and placed on s 9 bond to be of good behaviour for 18 months.

Orders

  • Offender is convicted.
  • Offender to enter into a s 9 bond under the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act to be of good behaviour for 18 months from 11 March 2016.