Att. Gen. v Dolan [2014] 1 JLR_Note 30 (23 May 2014)
The court held that the purity of the drug is a relevant factor in determining the appropriate sentence for importation offences.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Dolan
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 23 May 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- sentence guidance clarified
- Legal Topics
- Drug Importation, Sentencing, Purity of Drug
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Dolan
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the purity of the drug should affect sentencing for importation of drugs
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the purity of the drug is a relevant factor in determining the appropriate sentence for importation offences.
Court Disposition
sentence guidance clarified
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