R v Milich [2007] NSWDC 96

R v Milich [2007] NSWDC 96

Given the seriousness of the offence under s.233B(1) of the Customs Act, the offender’s more-than-courier role, the need for general deterrence, her otherwise good character, rehabilitation prospects, assistance in reducing trial length, and the harshness of bail conditions, an appropriate sentence is ten years imprisonment with a non-parole period of six years and a parole period of four.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment with non-parole period of six years and parole period of four years, commencing 14 October 2006.
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'drug Importation' 'attempted Possession' 'customs Act' 'prohibited Goods']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'drug Importation' 'attempted Possession' 'customs Act' 'prohibited Goods']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction by Jury

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Appropriate sentence for attempt to possess prohibited imported goods (cocaine) contrary to s.233B(1) Customs Act']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence under s.233B(1) of the Customs Act, the offender’s more-than-courier role, the need for general deterrence, her otherwise good character, rehabilitation prospects, assistance in reducing trial length, and the harshness of bail conditions, an appropriate sentence is ten years imprisonment with a non-parole period of six years and a parole period of four.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment with non-parole period of six years and parole period of four years, commencing 14 October 2006.

Orders

  • ['Offender sentenced to ten years imprisonment, non-parole period of six years (14 October 2006 - 13 October 2012), parole period of four years (14 October 2012 - 13 October 2016).' 'Supervision by Probation and Parole Service during parole period ordered.' 'Drug to be destroyed if not already destroyed.']