AG v Cooper-Woodcock [2000] JRC 185 (15 September 2000)

AG v Cooper-Woodcock [2000] JRC 185 (15 September 2000)

The court determined that the least sentence that could properly be passed, considering the guidelines and mitigation, was 18 months concurrent on both counts.

Citation
[2000] JRC 185
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 September 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of cannabis resin
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 mitigation for youth and guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the least sentence that could properly be passed, considering the guidelines and mitigation, was 18 months concurrent on both counts.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months imprisonment concurrent on both counts
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs