R v Thomas Ty Phu LEE [2011] NSWSC 89

R v Thomas Ty Phu LEE [2011] NSWSC 89

The offender actively participated in three substantial criminal conspiracies involving money laundering, drug importation, and drug trafficking as a principal agent in Melbourne, warranting an accumulated sentence reflecting his culpability below principals but above couriers, with appropriate recognition of guilty plea and assistance, and general deterrence as a key consideration.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Offender: Thomas Ty Phu Lee
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal (sentence) / Sentencing After Plea of Guilty
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to aggregate term of 12 years imprisonment with 8 year non-parole period; eligible for release 12 June 2018.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Money Laundering, Drug Trafficking, Importation of Drugs, Conspiracy, Parity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentencing Money Laundering Drug Trafficking Importation of Drugs Conspiracy Parity in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Thomas Ty Phu Lee

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal (sentence) / Sentencing After Plea of Guilty

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for conspiracy to deal with proceeds of crime, importation of heroin, and trafficking in heroin and methamphetamine
  2. 2 Assessment of offender's role in criminal syndicate
  3. 3 Principles of parity and general deterrence in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The offender actively participated in three substantial criminal conspiracies involving money laundering, drug importation, and drug trafficking as a principal agent in Melbourne, warranting an accumulated sentence reflecting his culpability below principals but above couriers, with appropriate recognition of guilty plea and assistance, and general deterrence as a key consideration.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to aggregate term of 12 years imprisonment with 8 year non-parole period; eligible for release 12 June 2018.

Orders

  • On count 1: 5 years and 6 months imprisonment from 12 June 2010 to 11 December 2015.
  • On count 2: 7 years imprisonment from 12 June 2010 to 11 June 2017.