R v Ryan [2019] NSWDC 877

R v Ryan [2019] NSWDC 877

Aggregate sentence of three years with a non-parole period of one year six months is appropriate having regard to the seriousness of the offences, the applicant's subordinate but essential role, the plea of guilty, prospects of rehabilitation, and special circumstances due to engagement in rehabilitation programs and available support.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Aggregate sentence of three years' imprisonment with non-parole period of one year and six months; parole after; see detailed orders.
Legal Topics
['drug Supply' 'criminal Group' 'sentencing Factors' 'guilty Plea' 'parity' 'subordinate Role' 'first Offender' 'drug Addiction' 'gambling Addiction' 'general Deterrence' 'special Circumstances' 'rehabilitation']
['criminal Law'] ['drug Supply' 'criminal Group' 'sentencing Factors' 'guilty Plea' 'parity' 'subordinate Role' 'first Offender' 'drug Addiction' 'gambling Addiction' 'general Deterrence' 'special Circumstances' 'rehabilitation']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for drug supply while participating in a criminal group' 'Effect of guilty plea and first offence status on sentencing' 'Role of objective and subjective factors in determining sentence, including addiction and potential for rehabilitation']

Ratio Decidendi

Aggregate sentence of three years with a non-parole period of one year six months is appropriate having regard to the seriousness of the offences, the applicant's subordinate but essential role, the plea of guilty, prospects of rehabilitation, and special circumstances due to engagement in rehabilitation programs and available support.

Court Disposition

Aggregate sentence of three years' imprisonment with non-parole period of one year and six months; parole after; see detailed orders.

Orders

  • ['For supply of methylamphetamine (including Form 1 matters): two years and nine months imprisonment indicated.' 'For participation in a criminal group: one year and six months imprisonment indicated.' 'For supply of buprenorphine: three months imprisonment indicated.' "Aggregate sentence: three years' imprisonment...