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Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Thong

Case [2025] VCC 189

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AGLC: Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Thong [2025] VCC 189
Case: [2025] VCC 189
Decision Date: 28 February 2025

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Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Thong [2025] VCC 189

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CDirector of Public Prosecutions v Wilson [2025] VCC 885

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Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Nguyen [2025] VCC 1045
Citation 1

…area and removed a single container from the consignment, before returning later that day for a short time. [72] DPP (Cth) v Channara Thong [2025] VCC 189R (‘ Thong ’) (Ex P9). 153On 27 June 2025, I sentenced Wilson in relation to one charge of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled dr…
CDirector of Public Prosecutions v Wilson [2025] VCC 885
Citation 2

…ime. His role and personal circumstances are entirely different from yours. [45] DPP (Cth) v Channara Thong [2025] VCC 189R. 107Pham pleaded guilty to one charge of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of an unlawfully imported border controlled drug, particularised as being between 22 and 27 May 2023 at S…

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Newton (a pseudonym) v The King [2023] VSCA 22
Citation 1

…2021] VSCA 340 (‘ Sabbatucci ’). [27] Ibid [6] (Maxwell P and Emerton JA). See also Newton (a pseudonym) v The King [2023] VSCA 22 [36]–[38] (Beach and Macaulay JJA). 93In DPP v Herrmann ,[28] that Court further observed: The significance of the ‘general’ approach enunciated in Bugmy is that the relevance of depr…
Sabbatucci v The Queen [2021] VSCA 340
Citation 2

…103 A Crim R 51 – Bugmy v The Queen (2013) 249 CLR 571 – Marrah v The Queen [2014] VSCA 119 – Sabbatucci v The Queen [2021] VSCA 340 – DPP v Herrmann [2021] VSCA 160 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 7 years and 10 months…
Jawahiri v The Queen [2021] VSCA 287
Citation 3

…9] Ibid [45] (Maxwell P, Kaye, Niall, T Forrest and Emerton JJA). See also Jawahiri v The Queen [2021] VSCA 287 [73(s)] (Priest and T Forrest JJA). 94In applying Bugmy principles in this case I do not need to find the disadvantage you suffered as a child was ‘profound’. In Sabbatucci , the Court also said the sent…
Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244
Citation 4

…McLeish JJA). See also Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [53]–[56] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). [36] See Ex P5 on sentence indication hearing. 97While current sentencing practice is relevant to the sentences I impose on you,…
DPP v Herrmann [2021] VSCA 160
Citation 5

…n (2013) 249 CLR 571 – Marrah v The Queen [2014] VSCA 119 – Sabbatucci v The Queen [2021] VSCA 340 – DPP v Herrmann [2021] VSCA 160 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 7 years and 10 months…
Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35
Citation 6

…. [35] (2016) 53 VR 546, 606–609 [173]–[183] (Redlich, Santamaria and McLeish JJA). See also Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Queen [2021] VSCA 244 [53]–[56] (Emerton JA, Priest JA agreeing). [36] See Ex P5 on sentence indication hearing. 97While curr…
DPP v Fatho [2019] VSCA 311
Citation 7

…r involvement in it.[8] [6] See eg DPP (Cth) v KMD [2015] VSCA 255 [36] (‘ KMD ’), [64](Maxwell P, Weinberg and Beach JJA); DPP v Fatho and Ors [2019] VSCA 311 [70] (Maxwell P, Priest and Beach JJA) (‘ Fatho ’); Gregory (a pseudonym) v The Queen (2017) 268 A Crim R 1, 7–8 [23]–[24] (Maxwell P, Redlich and Beach JJ…
Director of Public Prosecutions v Dalgliesh (a pseudonym) [2017] HCA 41
Citation 8

…cases’ I was referred to by the prosecutor.[36] [32] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [33] (2017) 262 CLR 428, 444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [34] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest an…
DPP (Cth) v KMD [2015] VSCA 255
Citation 9

…ators of offence seriousness are your role, the duration of your offending and your motivation for involvement in it.[8] [6] See eg DPP (Cth) v KMD [2015] VSCA 255 [36] (‘ KMD ’), [64](Maxwell P, Weinberg and Beach JJA); DPP v Fatho and Ors [2019] VSCA 311 [70] (Maxwell P, Priest and Beach JJA) (‘ Fatho ’); Gregor…
Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106
Citation 10

…ese were the same drugs in the same quantity as relate to your offending in Charge 1. [38] See eg Collins v The Queen [2015] VSCA 106 [23] (Whelan, Santamaria and Beach JJA). [39] DPP (Cth) v Hein Pham (unreported, Judge Bayles, 24 September 2024) CR-24-01037. 103Pham was charged with one charge of attempt to poss…
Marrah v The Queen [2014] VSCA 119
Citation 11

…ing Act 1991 Cases Cited: R v Cooper (1998) 103 A Crim R 51 – Bugmy v The Queen (2013) 249 CLR 571 – Marrah v The Queen [2014] VSCA 119 – Sabbatucci v The Queen [2021] VSCA 340 – DPP v Herrmann [2021] VSCA 160 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 7 years and 10 m…
R v Rebecca Krutsky [2013] ACTSC 278
Citation 12

…15] [13] Contrary to DPCSA s 71. [14] Contrary to DPCSA s 71A. [15] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 80Moreover, your pleas of guilty have significant utilitarian benefit and indicate an acceptance…
Bugmy v The Queen [2013] HCA 37
Citation 13

…stance – Parity Legislation Cited: Sentencing Act 1991 Cases Cited: R v Cooper (1998) 103 A Crim R 51 – Bugmy v The Queen (2013) 249 CLR 571 – Marrah v The Queen [2014] VSCA 119 – Sabbatucci v The Queen [2021] VSCA 340 – DPP v Herrmann [2021] VSCA 160 Sentence: Total effective sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment with…
Barbaro v The Queen [2012] VSCA 288
Citation 14

…rse comes from the offender’s testimony.[20] [18] Cooper 55; R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127 [20] (Callaway JA, Chernov JA agreeing) . [19] Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [20] Barbaro 365–66 [38], [40]; Bonacci v The Queen (2012) 224 A Crim R 194, 202…
Bonacci v The Queen [2012] VSCA 170
Citation 15

…e Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [20] Barbaro 365–66 [38], [40]; Bonacci v The Queen (2012) 224 A Crim R 194, 202 [44] (Neave, Mandie and Harper JJA). 84As I said at the plea hearing, which your counsel did not disagree with, you lack insight into the reasons f…
Adams v The Queen [2008] HCA 15
Citation 16

…6, 38–40 [50]–[55] (Redlich JA); KMD 254 [36], 257 [50]–[52], 260 [64] (Maxwell P, Weinberg and Beach JJA); Adams v The Queen (2008) 234 CLR 143. [8] Gregory 8 [24]. 43It is also relevant for me to consider the harm that is inflicted on the community by offences involving trafficking in drugs of dependence such as me…
R v Verdins [2007] VSCA 102
Citation 17

…s context, it is noteworthy that your counsel accepted no Verdins principles[12] are engaged in your case. [12] See R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269, 276 [32] (Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA). Alcohol and substance use 73You began using marijuana and consuming alcohol when you were aged 14, and described using mar…
R v D'Aloia [2006] VSCA 237
Citation 18

…chanan, Vincent and Eames JJA); Wong v The Queen (2001) 207 CLR 584, 609 [70] (Gaudron, Gummow and Jayne JJ); R v D’Aloia [2006] VSCA 237, [56] (Nettle JA). 44So far as Charge 1 is concerned, you attempted to possess a very large quantity of methamphetamine. The consignment contained 419kg of pure methamphetamine,…
Cameron v the Queen [2002] HCA 6
Citation 19

…omewhat restricted.[15] [13] Contrary to DPCSA s 71. [14] Contrary to DPCSA s 71A. [15] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 80Moreover, your pleas of guilty have significant utilitarian benefit and indicate an…
Wong v The Queen [2001] HCA 64
Citation 20

…cocaine.[9] [9] R v Pidoto and O’Dea (2006) 14 VR 269, [45] (Maxwell P, Buchanan, Vincent and Eames JJA); Wong v The Queen (2001) 207 CLR 584, 609 [70] (Gaudron, Gummow and Jayne JJ); R v D’Aloia [2006] VSCA 237, [56] (Nettle JA). 44So far as Charge 1 is concerned, you attempted to possess a very large quantity of m…
R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127
Citation 21

…atone’.[19] In many cases the most compelling evidence of remorse comes from the offender’s testimony.[20] [18] Cooper 55; R v Gillick [2000] VSCA 127 [20] (Callaway JA, Chernov JA agreeing) . [19] Barbaro v The Queen (2012) 226 A Crim R 354, 365 [38] (Maxwell P, Harper JA and T Forrest AJA) (‘ Barbaro ’). [20] B…
Atholwood v The Queen [1999] WASCA 256
Citation 22

…our forensic choices in relation to Charges 2 and 3 were somewhat restricted.[15] [13] Contrary to DPCSA s 71. [14] Contrary to DPCSA s 71A. [15] See Atholwood v The Queen (1999) 109 A Crim 465, 468 (Ipp J); Cameron v The Queen (2002) 209 CLR 339, 345–6 [20]–[22] (Gaudron, Gummow and Callinan JJ). 80Moreover, your pleas of gui…
The Queen v Kilic [2016] HCATrans 240
Citation 23

…[34] and DPP (Cth) v Thomas .[35] Specifically, I have considered the so-called ‘comparable cases’ I was referred to by the prosecutor.[36] [32] (2016) 259 CLR 256, 266–268 [21]–[25] (Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle and Gordon JJ). [33] (2017) 262 CLR 428, 444–447 [47]–[58] (Kiefel CJ, Bell and Keane JJ), 452–455 [78]–…
DPP (Cth) v Thomas [2005] VSC 85
Citation 24

…e JJ), 452–455 [78]–[85] (Gageler and Gordon JJ). [34] (2015) 250 A Crim R 282, 292 [30]–[31] (Redlich, Priest and Beach JJA). [35] (2016) 53 VR 546, 606–609 [173]–[183] (Redlich, Santamaria and McLeish JJA). See also Williams (a pseudonym) v The Queen [2021] VSCA 35 [21]–[25] (Priest and Kyrou JJA); Russo v The Qu…

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