R v Hunt [2017] NSWDC 96

R v Hunt [2017] NSWDC 96

Ms Hunt's involvement in drug supply was not to a substantial degree, so exceptional circumstances need not be found to impose a non-custodial sentence. Custodial sentence required, but may be served by intensive corrections order subject to suitability assessment.

Parties
Prosecutor: The Crown; Offender: Chale Hunt
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 March 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender referred for assessment as to suitability for Intensive Corrections Order; matter adjourned for preparation of report.
Legal Topics
Sentence, Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Prohibited Drug, Possession of a Prohibited Drug, Supply Prohibited Drug
Criminal Law Sentence Knowingly Take Part in the Supply of a Prohibited Drug Possession of a Prohibited Drug Supply Prohibited Drug

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecutor

Chale Hunt

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for knowingly taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug
  2. 2 Consideration of rehabilitation and suitability for intensive corrections order
  3. 3 Assessment of seriousness of drug supply activities

Ratio Decidendi

Ms Hunt's involvement in drug supply was not to a substantial degree, so exceptional circumstances need not be found to impose a non-custodial sentence. Custodial sentence required, but may be served by intensive corrections order subject to suitability assessment.

Court Disposition

Offender referred for assessment as to suitability for Intensive Corrections Order; matter adjourned for preparation of report.

Orders

  • The offender is referred for assessment as to her suitability to serve her sentence by means of an Intensive Corrections Order.
  • Matter adjourned to 12 May for further hearing.