AG v Islam and Chowdhury [2002] JRC 99 (14 May 2002)

AG v Islam and Chowdhury [2002] JRC 99 (14 May 2002)

Sentences determined by reference to quantity of crack cocaine imported, level of involvement, and mitigation including cooperation and personal circumstances; deportation recommended due to detriment to the community.

Citation
[2002] JRC 99
Parties
Defendant: Chowdhury; Defendant: Islam
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 May 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Immigration Law Drug Importation Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

Chowdhury

Defendant

Islam

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of crack cocaine
  2. 2 mitigation in sentencing for cooperation and personal circumstances
  3. 3 recommendation for deportation following conviction

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences determined by reference to quantity of crack cocaine imported, level of involvement, and mitigation including cooperation and personal circumstances; deportation recommended due to detriment to the community.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Chowdhury sentenced to five years' imprisonment and recommended for deportation at sentence conclusion; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered.
  • Islam sentenced to three and a half years' imprisonment and recommended for deportation at sentence conclusion.