Att. Gen. v. Jones [2017] 1 JLR_Note 9 (13 April 2017)
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The court reaffirmed the use of sentencing starting points for drug importation offences, emphasizing consistency and proportionality based on drug type and quantity.
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guidance issued
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Attorney General
ApplicantJones
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Criminal / Sentencing
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What are the appropriate sentencing starting points for drug importation offences?
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Jersey criminal law
Sentencing for drug importation offences should be guided by established starting points based on the type and quantity of drugs involved.
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The court reaffirmed the use of sentencing starting points for drug importation offences, emphasizing consistency and proportionality based on drug type and quantity.
Court disposition
guidance issued
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