Event and Time
Event Description
Trien Tran faced multiple charges including:
- Negligently dealing with proceeds of crime (s 194(4) of the Crimes Act 1958)
- Being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm (s 5(1) of the Firearms Act 1996)
- Trafficking in a drug of dependence (Methylamphetamine) (s 71AC of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981)
- Possession of a drug of dependence (cocaine and heroin) (s 73 of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981)
- Failure to comply with an order to provide information (s 465AA(9) of the Crimes Act 1958)
Additionally, he faced summary offences related to prohibited weapons and cartridge ammunition.
Application and Claims
- Prosecutors presented evidence of drug trafficking and possession following a police search.
- The defence acknowledged prior criminal record and asserted steps taken towards rehabilitation while in custody.
- Letters of support were provided documenting attempts at self-improvement and remorse for actions taken.
Judicial Decisions
- The judge acknowledged the guilty plea, taking into account mitigating factors such as genuine remorse, efforts at rehabilitation, and the importance of community protection through sentencing.
- Sentences were imposed as follows:
- Charge 1: 3 months imprisonment - Charge 2: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment - Charge 3: 2 years and 6 months imprisonment - Charge 4: 6 months imprisonment - Charge 5: 3 months imprisonment - Summary Charge 3: $500 fine - Summary Charges 4-7: 3 months imprisonment (aggregate)
Total effective sentence: 3 years imprisonment with 2 years before becoming eligible for parole.