Bonnar v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR 626 (26 October 2001)

Bonnar v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR 626 (26 October 2001)

In sentencing for importation of Class A drugs in tablet or unit form, the number of units and the defendant's involvement or role are the principal factors; purity is only relevant if very high or dangerous impurities are present, and street value is less important.

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Citation
[2001] JLR 626
Parties
Applicant: Bonnar; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 October 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Guidelines
Outcome
guideline judgment issued
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Class a Drugs
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Class a Drugs

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Parties

Bonnar

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Guidelines

  1. 1 What are the principal factors to consider in sentencing for importation of Class A drugs in tablet or unit form?

Ratio Decidendi

In sentencing for importation of Class A drugs in tablet or unit form, the number of units and the defendant's involvement or role are the principal factors; purity is only relevant if very high or dangerous impurities are present, and street value is less important.

Court Disposition

guideline judgment issued