Att. Gen. v Antunes [2003] JLR 144 (24 April 2003)

Att. Gen. v Antunes [2003] JLR 144 (24 April 2003)

Sentences for being concerned in supplying drugs under art. 5(c) are generally lower than for actual supply, but may exceed those for actual suppliers if the accused's involvement is greater.

Citation
[2003] JLR 144
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Antunes
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 April 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome
guidance issued
Legal Topics
Drugs, Sentencing, Supplying Drugs
Criminal Law Drugs Sentencing Supplying Drugs

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Antunes

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentencing guidelines for supply or possession with intent to supply apply to offences under Misuse of Drugs (Jersey) Law 1978, art. 5(c)
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing approach for being concerned in supplying drugs

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences for being concerned in supplying drugs under art. 5(c) are generally lower than for actual supply, but may exceed those for actual suppliers if the accused's involvement is greater.

Court Disposition

guidance issued