R v Chu [2016] NSWDC 324

R v Chu [2016] NSWDC 324

In light of the seriousness of the offence, the offender's lesser role compared to a co-offender, his guilty plea, lack of prior record, and special circumstances, a sentence below the standard non-parole period but reflecting significant imprisonment is appropriate.

Parties
Prosecutor: The Crown; Offender: Wei Piao Chu
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
The offender is sentenced to imprisonment consisting of a non-parole period of 7 years and a head sentence of 10 years.
Legal Topics
Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Large Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drug, Sentencing, Parity, Supply of Ephedrine
Criminal Law Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Large Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drug Sentencing Parity Supply of Ephedrine

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecutor

Wei Piao Chu

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for the offender who has pleaded guilty to knowingly taking part in the supply of a large commercial quantity of ephedrine?
  2. 2 How should parity in sentencing be applied with regard to the co-offender, Mr Wat?

Ratio Decidendi

In light of the seriousness of the offence, the offender's lesser role compared to a co-offender, his guilty plea, lack of prior record, and special circumstances, a sentence below the standard non-parole period but reflecting significant imprisonment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

The offender is sentenced to imprisonment consisting of a non-parole period of 7 years and a head sentence of 10 years.

Orders

  • The offender is sentenced to imprisonment for 10 years.
  • A non-parole period of 7 years is set, commencing 18 October 2015 and expiring 17 October 2022.