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R v Hammond [2018] NZDC 1234

Published 03 September 2018

Unlawful possession of firearm — unlawful possession of ammunition — possession of cannabis for supply — possession of Class B drugs for supply — possession of cannabis oil — possession of methamphetamine — MDMA — ecstasy — gamma-Butyrolactone — GBL — drugs — drug dealing — sentencing — R v Wallace [1997] 3 NZLR 159 — Hessell v R [2010] NZSC 139. As a result of the execution of a search warrant, the defendant was found to be in possession of a pistol, ammunition, MDMA, GBL, cannabis plant and methamphetamine. The defendant was also sentenced for possession of cannabis oil. The defendant was sentenced in line with a sentencing indication that took a starting point of six years and six months' imprisonment. A discount was given for guilty plea, remorse and attempts to rehabilitate, leading to a final sentence of four years and nine months' imprisonment. Judgment Date: 25 January 2018.