Att. Gen. v Price [1985] JLR_Note 22b (24 June 1985)

Couriers who participate in drug importation are criminally liable and should receive sentences commensurate with the seriousness of the offence, regardless of their limited role.

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Parties: Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Price
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 June 1985
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Drug Importation, Sentencing, Courier Liability

Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Courier Liability

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Price

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 What is the appropriate sentence for a courier involved in drug importation?

Ratio Decidendi

Couriers who participate in drug importation are criminally liable and should receive sentences commensurate with the seriousness of the offence, regardless of their limited role.

Court Disposition

sentence imposed

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