Our client was charged with two counts of supplying prohibited drugs on an ongoing basis, supply involving 196 grams of methylamphetamine, possession of a prohibited drug and possession of a prohibited weapon without a permit.

The matter was heard before a judicial officer known for taking a firm approach to serious drug offending. Despite the seriousness of the charges, it was accepted that our client had shown genuine remorse and had taken rehabilitation seriously.

Our preparation focused heavily on the client’s ongoing rehabilitative efforts since being charged, supported by detailed subjective material. We also relied on precise written submissions and extensive oral submissions, including comparisons with other sentencing decisions and careful submissions explaining why our client’s circumstances were different.

Ultimately, the Court imposed an Intensive Correction Order rather than full-time imprisonment.

This was a highly favourable outcome given the seriousness and number of charges, and highlights the importance of strong rehabilitation evidence, detailed preparation and persuasive sentencing submissions.