AG v Cank [2019] JRC 238 (10 December 2019)

AG v Cank [2019] JRC 238 (10 December 2019)

The sentence is justified at 3 years' imprisonment due to the unsophisticated nature of the importation, cooperation with authorities, and significant mitigation including guilty plea and personal circumstances.

Citation
[2019] JRC 238
Parties
Prosecutor: Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 December 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation

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Parties

Crown

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for knowingly concerned in importation of cannabis resin

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence is justified at 3 years' imprisonment due to the unsophisticated nature of the importation, cooperation with authorities, and significant mitigation including guilty plea and personal circumstances.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs seized