Trainor v The State of Western Australia

Leigh George Trainor appeals against his conviction and sentence for possessing a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply. The appellant was caught with approximately 4 kg of methylamphetamine in his possession. The maximum penalty for the offence was increased from 25 years to life imprisonment in 2017. The appellant was sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment. The appellant contends that the sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive. The court held that the maximum penalty of life imprisonment must be taken into account in deciding upon sentencing outcomes. The appellant's sentence of 14 years' imprisonment, in light of the increased seriousness with which this type of offending is regarded, was not unreasonable or plainly unjust. The appeal was dismissed.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia orders that:1.Leave to appeal on the sole ground of appeal is granted.2.The appeal is dismissed.