R v CN [2019] NSWDC 966

R v CN [2019] NSWDC 966

Given the offender's significant and prolonged involvement in a sophisticated money laundering syndicate, his role was serious though not principal, and the offences involved large sums with high objective seriousness. Taking into account his early guilty plea, cooperation with authorities, lack of prior record, financial motivation, and rehabilitation prospects, a substantial custodial sentence with a significant discount was imposed, applying an aggregate sentence with special circumstances affecting parole.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
['money Laundering' 'recklessly Dealing With Proceeds of Crime' 'sentencing' 'discount for Early Plea' 'cooperation With Authorities' 'parity' 'aggregate Sentences']
['criminal Law'] ['money Laundering' 'recklessly Dealing With Proceeds of Crime' 'sentencing' 'discount for Early Plea' 'cooperation With Authorities' 'parity' 'aggregate Sentences']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for recklessly dealing with proceeds of crime under s 193B(3) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).' 'Consideration of objective seriousness and subjective circumstances of the offender.' 'Discounts for early guilty plea and assistance to authorities under s 23 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW).' 'Assessment of parity with co-offenders.']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offender's significant and prolonged involvement in a sophisticated money laundering syndicate, his role was serious though not principal, and the offences involved large sums with high objective seriousness. Taking into account his early guilty plea, cooperation with authorities, lack of prior record, financial motivation, and rehabilitation prospects, a substantial custodial sentence with a significant discount was imposed, applying an aggregate sentence with special circumstances affecting parole.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • ['The offender is convicted.' 'Sentenced to an aggregate term of 4 years and 6 months imprisonment pursuant to s 53A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), commencing 2 April 2019 and expiring 1 October 2023.' 'Aggregate non-parole period of 2 years and 3 months, commencing 2 April 2019 and expiring 1...