Blewitt v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 22c (27 June 1985)
The sentence for importation of a small quantity of drugs should reflect the minor nature of the offence compared to larger scale importation.
- Parties
- Applicant: Blewitt; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 27 June 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- sentence imposed
- Legal Topics
- Drug Offences, Importation, Sentencing
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Parties
Blewitt
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the appropriate sentence for importation of a small quantity of drugs?
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence for importation of a small quantity of drugs should reflect the minor nature of the offence compared to larger scale importation.
Court Disposition
sentence imposed
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