AG v Harriott [2003] JRC 100 (20 June 2003)

AG v Harriott [2003] JRC 100 (20 June 2003)

Mitigation was increased due to unusual circumstances of addiction, resulting in a reduced sentence of 2 years' imprisonment instead of the 4-year starting point.

Citation
[2003] JRC 100
Parties
Prosecutor: A. G.; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 June 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation

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Parties

A. G.

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importing cannabis to pay drug debt
  2. 2 extent of mitigation for threats and addiction circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Mitigation was increased due to unusual circumstances of addiction, resulting in a reduced sentence of 2 years' imprisonment instead of the 4-year starting point.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

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