AG v De Gouveia and Others [2008] JRC 139 (19 August 2008)

AG v De Gouveia and Others [2008] JRC 139 (19 August 2008)

Sentences were determined based on the quantity of drugs trafficked, role in the offence, mitigation factors, and relevant sentencing guidelines. Deportation was recommended for non-citizen defendants convicted of serious offences, balancing the interests of the Island against potential hardship to innocent persons.

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Citation
[2008] JRC 139
Parties
Defendant: De Gouveia; Defendant: Da Silva; Defendant: Hilario; Defendant: Viveiros; Defendant: Pereira; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Common Assault, Deportation, Confiscation
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Money Laundering Common Assault Deportation Confiscation

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Parties

De Gouveia

Defendant

Da Silva

Defendant

Hilario

Defendant

Viveiros

Defendant

Pereira

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Sentencing for importation and supply of heroin
  2. 2 Sentencing for money laundering
  3. 3 Sentencing for common assault

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined based on the quantity of drugs trafficked, role in the offence, mitigation factors, and relevant sentencing guidelines. Deportation was recommended for non-citizen defendants convicted of serious offences, balancing the interests of the Island against potential hardship to innocent persons.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • De Gouveia sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment (various counts, concurrent)
  • Da Silva sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment