AG v Kendrick and Ors [2004] JRC 187 (01 November 2004)

AG v Kendrick and Ors [2004] JRC 187 (01 November 2004)

Sentences must reflect the seriousness of large-scale drug importation, with starting points set by guideline cases and adjusted for role, mitigation, and combined offences. Even minimal involvement in large-scale supply warrants custodial sentences.

Citation
[2004] JRC 187
Parties
Defendant: Ayers; Defendant: Kendrick; Defendant: Mooney; Defendant: Sumner; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentences imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Concurrent Sentences
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Concurrent Sentences

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Parties

Ayers

Defendant

Kendrick

Defendant

Mooney

Defendant

Sumner

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for importation and supply of controlled drugs
  2. 2 Application of sentencing guidelines for ecstasy and cannabis
  3. 3 Assessment of individual roles and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences must reflect the seriousness of large-scale drug importation, with starting points set by guideline cases and adjusted for role, mitigation, and combined offences. Even minimal involvement in large-scale supply warrants custodial sentences.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentences imposed

Orders

  • Ayers: 6 years' imprisonment, concurrent on each count
  • Kendrick: 7 years' imprisonment, concurrent on each count