R v Masoud ZIYA [2008] NSWDC 99

R v Masoud ZIYA [2008] NSWDC 99

Given the seriousness of the offences, the role of the offender as a significant participant, lack of remorse, poor rehabilitation prospects, and the need for personal deterrence, a sentence of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years is appropriate for the cumulative offending.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Masoud Ziya
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
The offender is sentenced to a total of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years.
Legal Topics
Sentence, Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Prohibited Drug, Supplying Prohibited Drugs
Criminal Law Sentence Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Prohibited Drug Supplying Prohibited Drugs

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Masoud Ziya

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for the offences of knowingly taking part in the supply of cocaine and supplying MDMA?

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, the role of the offender as a significant participant, lack of remorse, poor rehabilitation prospects, and the need for personal deterrence, a sentence of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years is appropriate for the cumulative offending.

Court Disposition

The offender is sentenced to a total of four years imprisonment with a non-parole period of three years.

Orders

  • For the first count, imprisonment: non-parole period of 1.5 years from 21 April 2007 and head sentence of 2.5 years.
  • For count two, imprisonment: non-parole period of 2 years from 21 April 2008 and head sentence of 3 years.