R v Ronald Ian LENNOX [2007] NSWDC 388

R v Ronald Ian LENNOX [2007] NSWDC 388

Given Mr Lennox's first drug-related offence, his plea of guilty, genuine contrition, prospects of rehabilitation, and mitigating circumstances, it is appropriate to order a two-year good behaviour bond with supervision and urinalysis, rather than imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Accused: Ronald Ian Lennox
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 August 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Good behaviour bond for two years
Legal Topics
Possess Prohibited Drug, Sentencing, Good Behaviour Bond
Criminal Law Possess Prohibited Drug Sentencing Good Behaviour Bond

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ronald Ian Lennox

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of a prohibited drug (methylamphetamine)

Ratio Decidendi

Given Mr Lennox's first drug-related offence, his plea of guilty, genuine contrition, prospects of rehabilitation, and mitigating circumstances, it is appropriate to order a two-year good behaviour bond with supervision and urinalysis, rather than imprisonment.

Court Disposition

Good behaviour bond for two years

Orders

  • Mr Lennox is to enter into a good behaviour bond for two years under s 9 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999.
  • Conditions: appear before the Court if called upon within the bond period; be of good behaviour during the term; report to Probation and Parole Service at Penrith on or before 17 August 2007; supervision and urinalysis as required.