REGINA v. BCC [2006] NSWCCA 130
Although the sentence imposed (two years' imprisonment, suspended) was manifestly inadequate given the objective seriousness of the commercial drug offence, the Court, exercising its residual discretion, declined to intervene with resentencing due to factors including substantial assistance to authorities and significant hardship that would result from re-incarceration, particularly in protective custody after release.
- Parties
- Appellant: Regina; Respondent: BCC
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 27 April 2006
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Crown Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Drug Offences, Crown Appeals, Supply of Commercial Quantity of Prohibited Drug, Discount for Assistance, Suspended Sentences
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Parties
Regina
Appellant
BCC
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Crown Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for supplying a commercial quantity of ecstasy was manifestly inadequate
- 2 Whether suspension of the custodial sentence was appropriate given the seriousness of the offence and the assistance provided
Ratio Decidendi
Although the sentence imposed (two years' imprisonment, suspended) was manifestly inadequate given the objective seriousness of the commercial drug offence, the Court, exercising its residual discretion, declined to intervene with resentencing due to factors including substantial assistance to authorities and significant hardship that would result from re-incarceration, particularly in protective custody after release.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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