R v Hanrahan [2023] NSWDC 230

R v Hanrahan [2023] NSWDC 230

Given the objective seriousness, number and nature of firearms and prohibited weapons, prior conviction, lack of remorse, but also age and health of the offender, no sentence other than imprisonment was appropriate; aggregate sentence imposed with special circumstances adjustment, with the period to be served by full-time custody.

Parties
Crown: NSW DPP; Offender: Noel Edward Hanrahan
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 February 2023
Procedural Posture
Sentence / Final Judgment
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to aggregate imprisonment of 2 years 5 months (NPP 15 months), with special circumstances found.
Legal Topics
Possession of Unregistered Firearms, Not Keeping Firearms Safely, Possession of Prohibited Weapons, Sentencing, Possession of Ammunition Without Authority
Criminal Law Possession of Unregistered Firearms Not Keeping Firearms Safely Possession of Prohibited Weapons Sentencing Possession of Ammunition Without Authority

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Parties

NSW DPP

Crown

Noel Edward Hanrahan

Offender

Procedural Posture

Sentence / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Objective seriousness of firearm offences
  2. 2 Sentencing for possession of unregistered firearms
  3. 3 Sentencing for possession of prohibited weapons

Ratio Decidendi

Given the objective seriousness, number and nature of firearms and prohibited weapons, prior conviction, lack of remorse, but also age and health of the offender, no sentence other than imprisonment was appropriate; aggregate sentence imposed with special circumstances adjustment, with the period to be served by full-time custody.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to aggregate imprisonment of 2 years 5 months (NPP 15 months), with special circumstances found.

Orders

  • Aggregate sentence: 2 years 5 months imprisonment (14/11/22–13/4/25), non-parole period of 15 months (14/11/22–13/2/24).
  • Indicative sentence sequence 5: 27 months imprisonment, NPP 14 months (Form 1 taken into account).