R v HANSON [2007] NSWDC 95

R v HANSON [2007] NSWDC 95

Despite favourable subjective features, it is the duty of the court to impose a sentence that reflects the objective gravity of ongoing supply of prohibited drugs, even in small quantities, due to its seriousness and community impact.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 March 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
['sentence' 'supply Prohibited Drug on Ongoing Basis']
['criminal Law'] ['sentence' 'supply Prohibited Drug on Ongoing Basis']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ["What is the appropriate sentence for ongoing supply of prohibited drugs given the offender's circumstances?"]

Ratio Decidendi

Despite favourable subjective features, it is the duty of the court to impose a sentence that reflects the objective gravity of ongoing supply of prohibited drugs, even in small quantities, due to its seriousness and community impact.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • ['Judith Faye Hanson is sentenced to imprisonment for three years commencing 27 September 2006.' 'A non parole period of eighteen months is set; Ms Hanson is to be released to parole on 26 March 2008.' 'Back up charges are dismissed.']