R v Petkos (No.2) [2019] NSWDC 330

R v Petkos (No.2) [2019] NSWDC 330

The aggregate sentence reflects the objective seriousness of the offences, Petkos's role as principal, the modest profit, absence of significant aggravating factors, reasonable prospects of rehabilitation, discount for guilty plea, and finding of special circumstances. General deterrence is paramount.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to aggregate term of imprisonment
Legal Topics
['supply Prohibited Drug' 'attempting to Supply Prohibited Drug' 'sentencing' 'large Commercial Quantity' 'indictable Quantity']
['criminal Law'] ['supply Prohibited Drug' 'attempting to Supply Prohibited Drug' 'sentencing' 'large Commercial Quantity' 'indictable Quantity']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Supply of prohibited drug in excess of large commercial quantity' 'Attempting to supply prohibited drug in excess of indictable quantity' 'Sentencing considerations for drug offences' 'Effect of plea and remorse on sentencing']

Ratio Decidendi

The aggregate sentence reflects the objective seriousness of the offences, Petkos's role as principal, the modest profit, absence of significant aggravating factors, reasonable prospects of rehabilitation, discount for guilty plea, and finding of special circumstances. General deterrence is paramount.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to aggregate term of imprisonment

Orders

  • ['Aggregate term of imprisonment of 8 years with non-parole period of 5 years (22 May 2018 - 21 May 2023), balance of 3 years (22 May 2023 - 21 May 2026)' 'Drug destruction order']