Conquer v Att. Gen. [2002] JLR_Note 17 (04 April 2002)
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- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
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Holding and result
Importation of drugs, even for personal use, attracts a custodial sentence due to the seriousness of the offence.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
02
Material facts
Parties
Conquer
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Appropriate sentence for importation of drugs for personal use
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant contended that the drugs were imported for personal use and sought a lesser sentence.
- Respondent
- Respondent argued for a sentence consistent with importation offences regardless of personal use.
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Legal principles
- 01
Jersey criminal law
Sentencing for importation of drugs considers both the quantity and intended use, but importation remains a serious offence even for personal use.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
Importation of drugs, even for personal use, attracts a custodial sentence due to the seriousness of the offence.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
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