R v Razzak [2015] NSWDC 366

Only a full-time custodial sentence is appropriate due to significant escalation in drug supply offending and the necessity for general and specific deterrence, with reduction for plea of guilty and special circumstances justifying parole.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 09 July 2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: Sentence imposed with overall non-parole period of 21 months and 39 months head sentence; backup charges dismissed; confiscation order made by consent
Legal Topics: ['drug Supply' 'sentencing' 'proceeds of Crime' 'methylamphetamine' 'cannabis']

['criminal Law'] ['drug Supply' 'sentencing' 'proceeds of Crime' 'methylamphetamine' 'cannabis']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 ['Appropriate sentence for multiple drug supply and proceeds of crime offences' 'Whether full-time custodial sentence required' 'Consideration of rehabilitation, general and specific deterrence, remorse, and special circumstances']

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Court Disposition

Sentence imposed with overall non-parole period of 21 months and 39 months head sentence; backup charges dismissed; confiscation order made by consent

Orders

['Convicted for dealing with property being suspected proceeds of crime, no further penalty under s 10A Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act' 'For supplying 9.83 grams: 15 months non-parole, 30 months head sentence from 28 August 2014' 'For supplying 15.06 grams: 18 months non-parole, 36 months head sentence from 28...