AG -v- Bunce [2007] JRC 222 (26 November 2007)

Given the quantity of heroin, intent to supply, and guilty plea, a sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate, with full one-third reduction for the plea.

Citation: [2007] JRC 222
Parties: Defendant: Bunce; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 26 November 2007
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Forfeiture

Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Forfeiture

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Parties

Bunce

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for importation and intent to supply Class A drugs
2 entitlement to sentencing discount for guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of heroin, intent to supply, and guilty plea, a sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate, with full one-third reduction for the plea.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

3.5 years' imprisonment
forfeiture and destruction of the drugs