R v Chun Keat Chong [2019] NSWDC 36

R v Chun Keat Chong [2019] NSWDC 36

The offender played an objectively serious and substantial role in a syndicate operation supplying large commercial quantities of methylamphetamine, warranting a head sentence above the mid-range and a 10% discount for late guilty plea; parity applied in sentencing with consideration of hardship and special circumstances.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 March 2019
Procedural Posture
Sentence / Sentencing Decision
Outcome
Conviction and custodial sentence imposed; concurrent imprisonment for principal offences; conviction without further penalty for possession charge.
Legal Topics
['drug Supply' 'large Commercial Quantity' 'criminal Group' 'sentencing' 'principle of Parity']
['criminal Law'] ['drug Supply' 'large Commercial Quantity' 'criminal Group' 'sentencing' 'principle of Parity']

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Procedural Posture

Sentence / Sentencing Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['sentencing for supply of prohibited drug in large commercial quantity' 'sentencing for knowingly directing activities of a criminal group' 'assessment of role and parity among co-offenders' 'application of utilitarian discount']

Ratio Decidendi

The offender played an objectively serious and substantial role in a syndicate operation supplying large commercial quantities of methylamphetamine, warranting a head sentence above the mid-range and a 10% discount for late guilty plea; parity applied in sentencing with consideration of hardship and special circumstances.

Court Disposition

Conviction and custodial sentence imposed; concurrent imprisonment for principal offences; conviction without further penalty for possession charge.

Orders

  • ['Conviction for supply of prohibited drug, not less than 30kgs methylamphetamine (s 25(2) DMTA).' 'Sentence: non-parole period of 10 years (01 Dec 2015 - 30 Nov 2025), balance 5 years (01 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030).' 'Conviction for knowingly direct activities of criminal group (s 93T(4A) Crimes Act 1900).' 'Sentence:...