AG -v- Buhari and Others [2012] JRC 086 (25 April 2012)

AG -v- Buhari and Others [2012] JRC 086 (25 April 2012)

Sentencing must reflect the quantity of drugs, the role of each defendant, and their criminal records, with adjustments for mitigation such as guilty pleas and personal circumstances. Previous convictions can increase the starting point for sentence.

Citation
[2012] JRC 086
Parties
Defendant: Buhari; Defendant: Uddin; Defendant: Larwood
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Deportation, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Deportation Mitigation

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Parties

Buhari

Defendant

Uddin

Defendant

Larwood

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation of heroin
  2. 2 impact of previous convictions on sentencing
  3. 3 mitigation for guilty pleas and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Sentencing must reflect the quantity of drugs, the role of each defendant, and their criminal records, with adjustments for mitigation such as guilty pleas and personal circumstances. Previous convictions can increase the starting point for sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Buhari sentenced to 4 years' imprisonment and recommended for deportation
  • Larwood sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment