R v Gray [2011] NSWDC 247

R v Gray [2011] NSWDC 247

Brendan Lee Gray was sentenced to imprisonment for two counts of ongoing supply of methylamphetamine, with a total non-parole period of twelve months for the more serious offence and a fixed term of eleven months for the lesser offence, both to be served concurrently. The sentence was reduced by 25% for an early guilty plea, and special circumstances (youth, rehabilitation prospects, strong family support) justified the finding of special circumstances and the setting of parole conditions.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment with non-parole terms; parole granted with conditions.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'ongoing Supply of Prohibited Drugs' 'methylamphetamine' 'good Subjective Circumstances']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'ongoing Supply of Prohibited Drugs' 'methylamphetamine' 'good Subjective Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for two counts of ongoing supply of methylamphetamine' 'Assessment of objective criminality and subjective circumstances' 'Application of general deterrence in drug offences' 'Assessment of rehabilitation prospects and special circumstances']

Ratio Decidendi

Brendan Lee Gray was sentenced to imprisonment for two counts of ongoing supply of methylamphetamine, with a total non-parole period of twelve months for the more serious offence and a fixed term of eleven months for the lesser offence, both to be served concurrently. The sentence was reduced by 25% for an early guilty plea, and special circumstances (youth, rehabilitation prospects, strong family support) justified the finding of special circumstances and the setting of parole conditions.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment with non-parole terms; parole granted with conditions.

Orders

  • ['Convicted on first offence (16 Jan - 16 Feb 2010): sentenced to a non-parole period of 12 months from 8 June 2010 to 7 June 2011, with a balance of term of 6 months to expire on 7 December 2011.' 'Convicted on second offence (17 Feb - 20 Mar 2010): sentenced to a fixed term of 11 months from 8 June 2010 to 7 May...