Att. Gen. v Hillis [1990] JLR_Note 20a (12 October 1990)
The court held that heavier sentences for drug trafficking offenses are appropriate to deter such crimes.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Hillis
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 12 October 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Drug Trafficking, Sentencing
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Hillis
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether heavier sentences should be imposed for drug trafficking offenses
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that heavier sentences for drug trafficking offenses are appropriate to deter such crimes.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- Heavier sentence imposed for drug trafficking
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