R v Pearman [2014] NSWDC 164

R v Pearman [2014] NSWDC 164

The offender committed further offences of drug supply and possession of a prohibited weapon shortly after being given a suspended sentence, demonstrating disregard for the law and lack of rehabilitation; therefore the suspended sentence was revoked and a substantial period of imprisonment imposed with specific non-parole periods for each offence.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Offender: John Ward Pearman
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
order for suspension revoked; offender sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Sentence, Drug Supply, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Proceeds of Crime
Criminal Law Sentence Drug Supply Possession of Prohibited Weapon Proceeds of Crime

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

John Ward Pearman

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for offences committed while on a suspended sentence
  2. 2 Sentencing for drug supply
  3. 3 Sentencing for possession of a prohibited weapon

Ratio Decidendi

The offender committed further offences of drug supply and possession of a prohibited weapon shortly after being given a suspended sentence, demonstrating disregard for the law and lack of rehabilitation; therefore the suspended sentence was revoked and a substantial period of imprisonment imposed with specific non-parole periods for each offence.

Court Disposition

order for suspension revoked; offender sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • Order for suspension of previous sentences revoked and dated from 19 June 2013
  • Non-parole period of six months for possessing taser (earlier matter)