R v Anderson [2022] NSWDC 75

R v Anderson [2022] NSWDC 75

The aggregate sentence was determined based on the objective and subjective seriousness of the offences, the offender's acceptance of responsibility, lack of relevant criminal history, partial accumulation for totality, and moderation for COVID-19 custody conditions. Conviction and aggregate imprisonment to be served, with forfeiture of proceeds of crime and variation of parole ratio for special circumstances.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Defendant: Keith Anderson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Sentence / Sentencing
Outcome
Conviction and aggregate imprisonment imposed; confiscation order made.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Supply Prohibited Drugs, Commercial Quantity, Firearms Offences, Unauthorised Possession of Firearm, Proceeds of Crime, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Supply Prohibited Drugs Commercial Quantity Firearms Offences Unauthorised Possession of Firearm Proceeds of Crime Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Keith Anderson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Sentence / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for supply of prohibited drugs in commercial quantity
  2. 2 Unlawful possession and unsafe storage of registered firearms in New South Wales
  3. 3 Sentencing for dealing with proceeds of crime

Ratio Decidendi

The aggregate sentence was determined based on the objective and subjective seriousness of the offences, the offender's acceptance of responsibility, lack of relevant criminal history, partial accumulation for totality, and moderation for COVID-19 custody conditions. Conviction and aggregate imprisonment to be served, with forfeiture of proceeds of crime and variation of parole ratio for special circumstances.

Court Disposition

Conviction and aggregate imprisonment imposed; confiscation order made.

Orders

  • Aggregate sentence of four years and eight months' imprisonment dated from 5 December 2020 to expire on 4 August 2025 with a non-parole period of two years and four months expiring on 4 April 2023.
  • Eligible for parole on 4 April 2023.