R v Tuameh, Salim [2007] NSWDC 348

R v Tuameh, Salim [2007] NSWDC 348

The sentence reflects the significant role Tuameh played in facilitating two cocaine supplies totalling 217.7 grams, the seriousness of the offence, balanced against subjective circumstances, mitigating factors including an early guilty plea, and recognition of special circumstances for parole.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Defendant: Salim Tuameh
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
12 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Supplying Prohibited Drugs, Role of Offender, Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances, Parity of Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Supplying Prohibited Drugs Role of Offender Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances Parity of Sentences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Salim Tuameh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for knowingly taking part in supply of prohibited drug (cocaine)
  2. 2 Assessment of objective and subjective criminality
  3. 3 Consideration of mitigating and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence reflects the significant role Tuameh played in facilitating two cocaine supplies totalling 217.7 grams, the seriousness of the offence, balanced against subjective circumstances, mitigating factors including an early guilty plea, and recognition of special circumstances for parole.

Court Disposition

Convicted

Orders

  • Convicted of knowingly taking part in supply of prohibited drug (cocaine) between 8 March and 31 March 2006 at Merrylands, NSW.
  • Sentenced to a non-parole period of 17 months commencing on 4 December 2007 and expiring on 3 May 2009.