1999/96 - AG v Rice [1999] UR 96 (2 June 1999)

1999/96 - AG v Rice [1999] UR 96 (2 June 1999)

The appropriate sentence for large-scale importation and trafficking of amphetamine tablets is determined by considering both the street value and the weight of the drugs, with a starting point of 4 years reduced to 3¼ years due to the guilty plea, limited cooperation, and genuine remorse.

Citation
[1999] UR 96
Parties
Accused: Rice; Prosecution: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 June 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Importation of Controlled Substances
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Importation of Controlled Substances

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Parties

Rice

Accused

Attorney General

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation and trafficking of Class B drugs (amphetamine)
  2. 2 Assessment of street value and weight in sentencing
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines for Class B drugs

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for large-scale importation and trafficking of amphetamine tablets is determined by considering both the street value and the weight of the drugs, with a starting point of 4 years reduced to 3¼ years due to the guilty plea, limited cooperation, and genuine remorse.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3¼ years’ imprisonment for Rice
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs