AG v Barr and Hagen [2002] JRC 241 (16 December 2002)

AG v Barr and Hagen [2002] JRC 241 (16 December 2002)

Both accused played important roles in a sophisticated drugs operation involving a significant amount of heroin, warranting a high-level sentence as per Court of Appeal guidelines.

Citation
[2002] JRC 241
Parties
Accused: Barr; Accused: Hagen; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 December 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Both accused sentenced to nine years' imprisonment; drugs ordered forfeited and destroyed.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing Guidelines, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Guidelines Forfeiture

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Parties

Barr

Accused

Hagen

Accused

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for possession and transport of diamorphine
  2. 2 assessment of involvement and culpability
  3. 3 application of Court of Appeal sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

Both accused played important roles in a sophisticated drugs operation involving a significant amount of heroin, warranting a high-level sentence as per Court of Appeal guidelines.

Court Disposition

Both accused sentenced to nine years' imprisonment; drugs ordered forfeited and destroyed.

Orders

  • Barr sentenced to nine years' imprisonment.
  • Hagen sentenced to nine years' imprisonment.