EH was originally charged with multiple serious offences, including 109 counts of ‘Supply prohibited drug,’ ‘Possess prohibited drug,’ ‘Possess an unlicensed firearm,’ ‘Intimidate with the intention of causing fear of physical or mental harm,’ Destroy/ Damage Property,’ ‘Deal with suspected proceeds of crime,’ and ‘Knowingly participate in a criminal group.’
Chris Cole acted for EH in these very serious offences. Chris negotiated with the DPP to plead guilty to 3 counts including ‘Supply large commercial quantity prohibited drug (methylamphetamine),’ ‘Participate Criminal Group,’ and ‘Supply Prohibited Drug (indictable quantity). A number of other offences were taken into account on a Form 1.
EH was ultimately sentenced at Dubbo District Court and received a term of imprisonment of 3 years 4 months years, non-parole period of 1 year 8 months. This was an amazing result with regard to the offence of Large Commercial Supply, carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.