R v Naji [2019] NSWDC 847

R v Naji [2019] NSWDC 847

Full-time imprisonment was warranted because the offender was found guilty of supplying cocaine, the offence required significant general deterrence, and his criminal record aggravated the sentence. Although the offending was below mid-range and he had reasonable prospects of rehabilitation, special circumstances justified a non-parole period of 14 months within a total sentence of 2 years commencing on 12 April 2019.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
30 September 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentencing / Sentence After Jury Verdict of Guilty
Outcome
The offender was convicted of supplying a prohibited drug and sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years with a non-parole period of 14 months; the back-up possession offence was withdrawn and no further action was taken on the bond call-up.
Legal Topics
['supply Prohibited Drug' 'aggravating Factors' 'breach of Conditional Liberty' 'record of Previous Conviction' 'imprisonment' 'revocation of Parole' 'general Deterrence' 'totality' 'special Circumstances']
['criminal Law' 'sentencing'] ['supply Prohibited Drug' 'aggravating Factors' 'breach of Conditional Liberty' 'record of Previous Conviction' 'imprisonment' 'revocation of Parole' 'general Deterrence' 'totality' 'special Circumstances']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentencing / Sentence After Jury Verdict of Guilty

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What sentence should be imposed for supplying 17.4 grams of cocaine contrary to s 25(1) of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985.' 'Whether full-time custody was appropriate.' "How to account for time in custody, the revoked intensive corrections order, totality, the offender's prior record, and special circumstances."]

Ratio Decidendi

Full-time imprisonment was warranted because the offender was found guilty of supplying cocaine, the offence required significant general deterrence, and his criminal record aggravated the sentence. Although the offending was below mid-range and he had reasonable prospects of rehabilitation, special circumstances justified a non-parole period of 14 months within a total sentence of 2 years commencing on 12 April 2019.

Court Disposition

The offender was convicted of supplying a prohibited drug and sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years with a non-parole period of 14 months; the back-up possession offence was withdrawn and no further action was taken on the bond call-up.

Orders

  • ['The offender is convicted of the offence of supply prohibited drug.' 'A sentence of imprisonment of 2 years is imposed, to commence on 12 April 2019.' 'A non-parole period of 14 months is imposed, expiring on 11 June 2020.' 'Special circumstances are found.' 'The back-up offence of possess prohibited drug is...