Court Reduces Sentence for Gangland Boss Tony Mokbel
Former Melbourne gangland figure Tony Mokbel has achieved a significant legal victory as a high court ruled he will not serve any additional time for his drug trafficking conviction.
Background of Conviction and Sentencing
Mokbel, a central figure in Melbourne's gangland conflict, was originally sentenced in 2012 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to major drug offences. This sentence was later reduced to a non-parole period of 22 years. He spent 18 years behind bars but was granted bail in April.
Appeals and Key Legal Developments
Mokbel appealed his convictions related to three police investigations: Orbital, Magnum, and Quills. These appeals were influenced by the revelation that his lawyer Nicola Gobbo had acted as a police informant.
"Last month, the Court of Appeal quashed convictions and acquitted Mokbel for his trafficking offences related to the Quills operation."
- For the Orbital operation, the court ordered a new trial on his MDMA importation and trafficking charges.
- The Magnum case, involving his drug empire "The Company" and trafficking methylamphetamine overseas during 2006-2007, saw Mokbel's appeal rejected.
Sentence Reduction Outcome
On Thursday, Victoria’s Court of Appeal overturned Mokbel’s original 2012 sentence and revised it to 13 years, 7 months, and 15 days in total.
"Mokbel will not be sent back to jail after one of the country’s highest courts dramatically slashed his sentence for drug trafficking."
This ruling marks a dramatic reduction in the punishment for a once-powerful gangland figure.
Summary: Tony Mokbel’s drug trafficking sentence was significantly reduced by the Victoria Court of Appeal following successful appeals influenced by revelations of police informant involvement within his defense team.
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