AG v Cameron, Darren, Hicks and Taylor [2013] JRC 120 (20 June 2013)

AG v Cameron, Darren, Hicks and Taylor [2013] JRC 120 (20 June 2013)

Sentences are determined primarily by the quantity of drugs, the defendant's role in the offence, and the presence of mitigating factors such as guilty pleas and good character. Family hardship does not justify a reduction in sentence.

Citation
[2013] JRC 120
Parties
Defendant: Darren; Defendant: Hicks; Defendant: Taylor; Defendant: Cameron
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 June 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Importation of Controlled Substances, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Importation of Controlled Substances Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Darren

Defendant

Hicks

Defendant

Taylor

Defendant

Cameron

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for importation and possession with intent to supply cannabis
  2. 2 Assessment of individual involvement and mitigation in drug trafficking offences

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences are determined primarily by the quantity of drugs, the defendant's role in the offence, and the presence of mitigating factors such as guilty pleas and good character. Family hardship does not justify a reduction in sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Darren sentenced to 5 years and 4 months' imprisonment
  • Hicks sentenced to 4 years and 9 months' imprisonment