Law Lists for the Supreme Court of Tasmania Tuesday 7 July 2020HOBARTCourt 7, Salamanca Place, Hobart Before Justice Brett Criminal Jurisdiction10:00am For Sentencing SubmissionsDavid Keith Blake-Burles For Mention...

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David Keith Blake-Burles was before the Supreme Court of Tasmania on 7 July 2020 for sentencing submissions. Blake-Burles had earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing a dangerous drug, with intent to supply. The court was required to determine the appropriate sentence for Blake-Burles' crime. The prosecution had argued for a sentence that would reflect the seriousness of the offence, while Blake-Burles' legal representation sought a more lenient sentence, citing mitigating factors.

Justice Brett considered the legal principles and relevant case law in determining the sentence. The court noted the seriousness of the offence, as it involved a dangerous drug and the intent to supply. However, Justice Brett also took into account the mitigating factors presented by Blake-Burles' legal representation, such as his early guilty plea and remorse. The court also considered the impact of imprisonment on Blake-Burles' personal circumstances and family. Ultimately, Justice Brett determined that the appropriate sentence should reflect the seriousness of the offence while also taking into account the mitigating factors.

The court sentenced Blake-Burles to a term of imprisonment of 12 months, with a non-parole period of 8 months. The court also ordered that Blake-Burles be subject to a three-year good behaviour bond upon his release from prison. Blake-Burles was given credit for the time he had already spent on remand.

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