Att. Gen. v Hillis [1990] JLR_Note 20a (12 October 1990)

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

  1. 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