B v R [2015] NSWCCA 314

B v R [2015] NSWCCA 314

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive, as the offender's role was substantial, the quantity of drugs was serious, appropriate discounts were given for assistance and guilty plea, and comparison with other relevant sentencing decisions indicated the sentence fell within the appropriate range.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
11 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted, appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'supplying a Commercial Quantity of a Prohibited Drug' 'manifest Excess' 'discount for Guilty Plea and Assistance' 'role in Offence']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'supplying a Commercial Quantity of a Prohibited Drug' 'manifest Excess' 'discount for Guilty Plea and Assistance' 'role in Offence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive for the offence of supplying a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug']

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive, as the offender's role was substantial, the quantity of drugs was serious, appropriate discounts were given for assistance and guilty plea, and comparison with other relevant sentencing decisions indicated the sentence fell within the appropriate range.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal granted, appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal granted.' 'Appeal dismissed.']