AG -v- White [2009] JRC 062 (06 April 2009)

AG -v- White [2009] JRC 062 (06 April 2009)

The court sentenced the defendant to 5 years' imprisonment, applying the Rimmer guidelines for heroin importation, but taking into account significant mitigation including her background, vulnerability, and progress in prison.

Citation
[2009] JRC 062
Parties
Defendant: Carli White
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation

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Parties

Carli White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 consideration of mitigation factors

Ratio Decidendi

The court sentenced the defendant to 5 years' imprisonment, applying the Rimmer guidelines for heroin importation, but taking into account significant mitigation including her background, vulnerability, and progress in prison.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs