Regina v Baxter [2006] NSWDC 178

Regina v Baxter [2006] NSWDC 178

The accused was sentenced for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine and possession of a prohibited firearm, with consideration given to relevant Form 1 offences, the utilitarian value of guilty pleas, the seriousness and planned nature of the criminal conduct, the accused’s criminal history, aggravating and mitigating factors, and relevant guideline judgments. The sentences are partially accumulated and special circumstances for further reduction of the non-parole period were not established.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 April 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'drug Offences' 'firearm Offences']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'drug Offences' 'firearm Offences']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Sentencing for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine' 'Sentencing for possession of prohibited firearm' 'Utilitarian value of guilty plea in sentencing' 'Impact of prior criminal history on sentence' 'Consideration of Form 1 offences in sentencing' 'Assessment of aggravating and mitigating factors']

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was sentenced for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine and possession of a prohibited firearm, with consideration given to relevant Form 1 offences, the utilitarian value of guilty pleas, the seriousness and planned nature of the criminal conduct, the accused’s criminal history, aggravating and mitigating factors, and relevant guideline judgments. The sentences are partially accumulated and special circumstances for further reduction of the non-parole period were not established.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • ['Convicted for possession of prohibited firearm; sentenced to three years imprisonment from 27 August 2005 to 26 August 2008 (fixed term).' 'Convicted for ongoing supply of methylamphetamine; sentenced to a non-parole period of four years and one month commencing 27 February 2007 to 26 March 2011, balance of one...