AG v Whitehouse [2002] JRC 50 (28 February 2002)

AG v Whitehouse [2002] JRC 50 (28 February 2002)

The appropriate starting point for sentencing is 10 years, reduced by 4.5 years for mitigation, resulting in a sentence of 5.5 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2002] JRC 50
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation of heroin
  2. 2 mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate starting point for sentencing is 10 years, reduced by 4.5 years for mitigation, resulting in a sentence of 5.5 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 5.5 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs