R v Farmer [2017] NSWDC 22

R v Farmer [2017] NSWDC 22

Given the serious and distinct nature of both the attempted armed robbery in company (armed with a machete) and the ongoing supply of methylamphetamine, combined with the offender's youth and some evidence of rehabilitation but limited prospects, a substantial aggregate sentence is necessary to reflect the objective gravity of the conduct, deter offending, and recognize the limited utility of the plea of guilty, resulting in an aggregate sentence of imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years and a total head sentence of six years.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'attempted Armed Robbery' 'drug Supply']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'attempted Armed Robbery' 'drug Supply']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for attempted armed robbery in company' 'Appropriate sentence for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine' 'Consideration of youth, prospects of rehabilitation, and breach of bail']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious and distinct nature of both the attempted armed robbery in company (armed with a machete) and the ongoing supply of methylamphetamine, combined with the offender's youth and some evidence of rehabilitation but limited prospects, a substantial aggregate sentence is necessary to reflect the objective gravity of the conduct, deter offending, and recognize the limited utility of the plea of guilty, resulting in an aggregate sentence of imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years and a total head sentence of six years.

Court Disposition

Sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • ['Aggregate sentence of imprisonment imposed.' 'Non-parole period of 3 years to date from 23 November 2014.' 'Head sentence of 6 years.' 'Non-parole period expires 22 November 2017, at which time the offender is eligible for parole.']