In the case of R v Tout [2012] QCA 296, Brenden Macquarie Tout sought leave to appeal against sentences related to multiple drug offenses, including trafficking dangerous drugs (methylamphetamine and cannabis), possessing dangerous drugs, and other related charges. The Queensland Court of Appeal, with Justices Muir, Fraser, and Gotterson concurring, refused the application for leave to appeal. The applicant contended his sentence—six years for methylamphetamine trafficking with parole eligibility after 18 months—was manifestly excessive, arguing a failure to adequately consider his cooperation with authorities and his rehabilitation efforts since the offense. Tout also raised concerns about parity with co-offenders, suggesting his sentence was disproportionate. However, the Court found no merit in these arguments, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses and Tout's role within them.
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