AG v Lewis [2004] JRC 003 (06 January 2004)
A sentence of 6 years' imprisonment is appropriate given the importation of a significant quantity of cocaine for commercial gain, despite mitigating circumstances.
- Citation
- [2004] JRC 003
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 06 January 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
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Parties
The Crown
Prosecution
Defendant
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for importation of Class A drug
- 2 consideration of mitigating circumstances
Ratio Decidendi
A sentence of 6 years' imprisonment is appropriate given the importation of a significant quantity of cocaine for commercial gain, despite mitigating circumstances.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- 6 years' imprisonment
- forfeiture and destruction of the drugs
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