AG v Conquer [2002] JRC 3 (10 January 2002)

Conquer was sentenced based on the lower part of the sentencing band for commercial drug importation, with mitigation for addiction and personal use, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Citation: [2002] JRC 3
Parties: Defendant: Conquer; Prosecutor: Centenier Allen; Defence Advocate: Advocate Santos Costa
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 10 January 2002
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted
Legal Topics: Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation

Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Conquer

Defendant

Centenier Allen

Prosecutor

Advocate Santos Costa

Defence Advocate

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 importation of heroin
2 sentencing for drug offences
3 mitigation due to addiction

Ratio Decidendi

Conquer was sentenced based on the lower part of the sentencing band for commercial drug importation, with mitigation for addiction and personal use, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

five years' imprisonment
forfeiture and destruction of the drugs