R v Scognamiglio [2018] NSWDC 85

R v Scognamiglio [2018] NSWDC 85

Considering the early guilty plea, role as a runner, significant but not extreme quantities supplied, lack of offending in custody, and special circumstances for rehabilitation, a head sentence of 3 years with a non-parole period of 1.5 years was appropriate.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Frank Scognamiglio
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 1.5 years.
Legal Topics
Ongoing Drug Supply, Sentencing
Criminal Law Ongoing Drug Supply Sentencing

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Frank Scognamiglio

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for ongoing drug supply involving significant quantity
  2. 2 Consideration of guilty plea and prospects for rehabilitation

Ratio Decidendi

Considering the early guilty plea, role as a runner, significant but not extreme quantities supplied, lack of offending in custody, and special circumstances for rehabilitation, a head sentence of 3 years with a non-parole period of 1.5 years was appropriate.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 1.5 years.

Orders

  • Offender sentenced to imprisonment: non-parole period of 1.5 years, head sentence of 3 years from 24 March 2017.
  • Non-parole period expires 23 September 2018; release to parole on this date.