R v Follett [2011] NSWDC 248

R v Follett [2011] NSWDC 248

The total offending amounts to less than two grams over two months, with no prior convictions and three months already served in custody. The objective criminality does not require a gaol sentence and a bond to be of good behaviour, with supervision and conditions, is an adequate and suitable sentencing outcome.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 March 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
convicted; sentenced to bond to be of good behaviour for fifteen months with supervision and conditions
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'ongoing Supply' 'methylamphetamine' 'bond']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for Danielle Louise Follett for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine?' 'Does the objective criminality and subjective circumstances warrant a non-custodial sentence?']

Ratio Decidendi

The total offending amounts to less than two grams over two months, with no prior convictions and three months already served in custody. The objective criminality does not require a gaol sentence and a bond to be of good behaviour, with supervision and conditions, is an adequate and suitable sentencing outcome.

Court Disposition

convicted; sentenced to bond to be of good behaviour for fifteen months with supervision and conditions

Orders

  • ['Convicted of two counts of ongoing supply of methylamphetamine.' 'Sentenced to enter into bond to be of good behaviour pursuant to s 9 of the Crime (Sentencing Procedure) Act for fifteen months for each offence.' 'Bond conditions: good behaviour; supply current address to Registry; attend call up for any breach;...