R v Robinson [2016] NSWDC 400

R v Robinson [2016] NSWDC 400

Notwithstanding the offender's substantial rehabilitation, a custodial sentence is necessary to reflect the seriousness of drug supply and provide general deterrence. A sentence of two years or less is appropriate and may be served by means of an Intensive Corrections Order, subject to assessment.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 December 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Offender referred for assessment for Intensive Corrections Order; matter adjourned
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'drug Supply']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'drug Supply']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["What is the appropriate sentence for the offender's supply of MDMA at a music festival?"]

Ratio Decidendi

Notwithstanding the offender's substantial rehabilitation, a custodial sentence is necessary to reflect the seriousness of drug supply and provide general deterrence. A sentence of two years or less is appropriate and may be served by means of an Intensive Corrections Order, subject to assessment.

Court Disposition

Offender referred for assessment for Intensive Corrections Order; matter adjourned

Orders

  • ['The offender is referred for assessment as to his suitability to serve his sentence by means of an Intensive Corrections Order.' 'Matter adjourned to 3 March 2017.']