The Queen v Olbrich

[1999] HCA 54
Judgment date
Case number
S189/1998
Before
Gleeson CJ, Gaudron, Kirby, Hayne, Callinan JJ
Catchwords

Criminal law – Sentencing – Fact finding for the purpose of sentencing – Onus and standard of proof – Importation of prohibited import – Whether trial judge obliged to determine precise role of accused – Distinction between "courier" and "principal".

Words and phrases – "courier" – "principal".

Crimes Act 1914 (Cth), s 16A(2)(a).

Customs Act 1901 (Cth), s 233B.