R v Baxter [2017] NSWDC 320

R v Baxter [2017] NSWDC 320

Given the seriousness of the offending—which involved substantial drug supply and firearms offences committed while on parole—and despite factors warranting some leniency, an aggregate sentence comprising a non-parole period of six years and a head sentence of nine and a half years was appropriate, with a modest finding of special circumstances to encourage rehabilitation and reduce the risk of reoffending.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: Jamie Baxter
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Firearms Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Firearms Offences

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Jamie Baxter

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for indictable quantity supply of methylamphetamine and firearms offences
  2. 2 Consideration of offender's circumstances and prospects for rehabilitation
  3. 3 Application of sentencing principles including special circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offending—which involved substantial drug supply and firearms offences committed while on parole—and despite factors warranting some leniency, an aggregate sentence comprising a non-parole period of six years and a head sentence of nine and a half years was appropriate, with a modest finding of special circumstances to encourage rehabilitation and reduce the risk of reoffending.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment with a non-parole period of 6 years, commencing 9 August 2016, and a head sentence of 9½ years. Non-parole period expires 8 August 2022, at which time eligible for parole.