R v UNG [2010] NSWDC 181

R v UNG [2010] NSWDC 181

Given the serious quantity of heroin imported, and the deterrence required for such offences, a strong custodial sentence was warranted. Some mitigation was allowed for the offender's assistance, remorse, and plea of guilty, leading to a 30% reduced sentence.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Hoang UNG
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender sentenced to imprisonment for six and one-half years with a non-parole period of four years, commencing 20 September 2009.
Legal Topics
Sentence, Drug Importation, Heroin
Criminal Law Sentence Drug Importation Heroin

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Hoang UNG

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of a significant quantity of heroin by a low-level courier.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious quantity of heroin imported, and the deterrence required for such offences, a strong custodial sentence was warranted. Some mitigation was allowed for the offender's assistance, remorse, and plea of guilty, leading to a 30% reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to imprisonment for six and one-half years with a non-parole period of four years, commencing 20 September 2009.

Orders

  • Imprisonment for six and one-half years with non-parole period of four years from 20 September 2009. Offender's non-parole period to expire on 19 September 2013.