AG v Ahmed [2001] JRC 229 (14 November 2001)

Ahmed knowingly possessed and attempted to supply heroin, and the mitigating factors were adequately considered; a sentence of 6½ years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Citation: [2001] JRC 229
Parties: Defendant: Ahmed; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 14 November 2001
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply

Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Ahmed

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether Ahmed was guilty of possession of heroin with intent to supply
2 Appropriate sentence for trafficking 22.08 grams of heroin

Ratio Decidendi

Ahmed knowingly possessed and attempted to supply heroin, and the mitigating factors were adequately considered; a sentence of 6½ years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

6½ years' imprisonment
forfeiture and destruction of drugs