R v Jackson [2016] NSWDC 134

R v Jackson [2016] NSWDC 134

Given the offender's substantial degree of trafficking and prior good character, but considering his promising rehabilitation prospects, it is appropriate to refer the offender for assessment for serving a sentence by way of Intensive Corrections Order rather than immediate full-time imprisonment.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Referred for assessment for Intensive Corrections Order; sentencing adjourned
Legal Topics
['drug Supply' 'sentencing' 'intensive Corrections Order']
['criminal Law'] ['drug Supply' 'sentencing' 'intensive Corrections Order']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a sentence of full-time imprisonment is required for substantial drug trafficking' 'Appropriateness of Intensive Corrections Order as an alternative to imprisonment']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's substantial degree of trafficking and prior good character, but considering his promising rehabilitation prospects, it is appropriate to refer the offender for assessment for serving a sentence by way of Intensive Corrections Order rather than immediate full-time imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Referred for assessment for Intensive Corrections Order; sentencing adjourned

Orders

  • ['The offender is referred for assessment as to his suitability to serve his sentence by way of an Intensive Corrections Order.' 'The matter is adjourned part heard to Friday 29 July 2016 in Sydney.']