R v Wayne John Hammond

The case before the court involved Wayne John Hammond, who was charged with supplying a prohibited drug, possessing a firearm without a licence, and resisting a police officer in the execution of their duty. Hammond entered a plea of guilty to all charges. The court was required to determine an appropriate sentence, taking into account the nature of the offences, the offender’s criminal history, and the need to ensure public safety.

The court considered the seriousness of each offence, the offender's previous conviction for a similar offence, and the need for deterrence and denunciation. The court also took into account a psychological report and the sentences received by co-offenders who were involved in more serious offences. The court determined that the offender’s previous conviction and the need to protect the community meant that an alternative to full-time custody was not suitable.

The court sentenced Hammond to a non-parole period of 2 years for the supply of a prohibited drug, with the balance of the term being 2 years. For the firearm offence, the court imposed a fine of $100, and for the resist police offence, a fine of $250. The court considered these fines and custodial sentence necessary to adequately address the offender's criminal conduct and to ensure public safety.