R (Cth) v Bui [2021] NSWDC 806

R (Cth) v Bui [2021] NSWDC 806

Offender was sentenced having regard to his role in the attempted possession of a large commercial quantity of unlawfully imported methylamphetamine, his early plea, demonstrated contrition, and low risk of reoffending, starting with a head sentence of 10 years and applying a 25% discount for the plea to arrive at the final sentence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Conviction and sentence of imprisonment imposed.
Legal Topics
['importation Offence' 'possession of Prohibited Substance' 'sentencing' 'contrition and Remorse']
['criminal Law'] ['importation Offence' 'possession of Prohibited Substance' 'sentencing' 'contrition and Remorse']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for attempted possession of unlawfully imported commercial quantity of methylamphetamine' "Assessment of offender's culpability and role in the offence" 'Consideration of contrition, remorse, and prospects of rehabilitation']

Ratio Decidendi

Offender was sentenced having regard to his role in the attempted possession of a large commercial quantity of unlawfully imported methylamphetamine, his early plea, demonstrated contrition, and low risk of reoffending, starting with a head sentence of 10 years and applying a 25% discount for the plea to arrive at the final sentence.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence of imprisonment imposed.

Orders

  • ['Convicted of attempted possession of unlawfully imported commercial quantity of border-controlled drug (methylamphetamine) contrary to s 307.5(1) Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)' 'Sentenced to seven years and six months imprisonment, expiring 20 April 2027' 'Non-parole period fixed at four years and six months,...