AG v Reece [2022] JRC 151 (14 July 2022)

AG v Reece [2022] JRC 151 (14 July 2022)

Given the defendant's significant role in drug trafficking and money laundering, the quantity and value of drugs and cash involved, and the need for deterrence, the court imposed sentences of 7 years and 8 months for possession with intent to supply cocaine and 2 years and 8 months for possession of criminal...

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Citation
[2022] JRC 151
Parties
Defendant: Darren Reece; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Sentencing, Confiscation
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Sentencing Confiscation

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Parties

Darren Reece

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply cocaine
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for possession of criminal property (money laundering)
  3. 3 Application of sentencing principles for drug and money laundering offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's significant role in drug trafficking and money laundering, the quantity and value of drugs and cash involved, and the need for deterrence, the court imposed sentences of 7 years and 8 months for possession with intent to supply cocaine and 2 years and 8 months for possession of criminal property, to run concurrently, with forfeiture and destruction orders for drugs and devices.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years and 8 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to supply cocaine
  • 2 years and 8 months' imprisonment for possession of criminal property, concurrent