AG v Bruton and McGrath [2000] JRC 73 (27 April 2000)

AG v Bruton and McGrath [2000] JRC 73 (27 April 2000)

Sentences determined based on quantity of drugs imported, guilty pleas, character, cooperation, and assistance to authorities. Threats from drug debts are not mitigation. Substantial discount given for naming a supplier.

Citation
[2000] JRC 73
Parties
Defendant: Bruton; Defendant: McGrath; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Assistance to Authorities
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Assistance to Authorities

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Parties

Bruton

Defendant

McGrath

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation of class A and B drugs
  2. 2 mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation
  3. 3 discount for assistance to authorities

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences determined based on quantity of drugs imported, guilty pleas, character, cooperation, and assistance to authorities. Threats from drug debts are not mitigation. Substantial discount given for naming a supplier.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Bruton sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for count 1, 3 years concurrent for count 2
  • McGrath sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for count 1, 3 years concurrent for count 2