AG -v- Dryden- [2014] JRC 172 (15 September 2014)

AG -v- Dryden- [2014] JRC 172 (15 September 2014)

The Campbell guidelines apply to all Class B drug trafficking cases, including NPS. The weight and street value of the drugs justify a starting point of 5 years, reduced for mitigation. The defendant's role as a minder does not warrant a lesser sentence.

Citation
[2014] JRC 172
Parties
Prosecution: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing Guidelines, Possession With Intent to Supply, New Psychoactive Substances
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Possession With Intent to Supply New Psychoactive Substances

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for possession and intent to supply Class B drugs including NPS
  2. 2 Application of Campbell guidelines to NPS cases
  3. 3 Consideration of street value and mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The Campbell guidelines apply to all Class B drug trafficking cases, including NPS. The weight and street value of the drugs justify a starting point of 5 years, reduced for mitigation. The defendant's role as a minder does not warrant a lesser sentence.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 2 years and 9 months' imprisonment for Count 1
  • 1 month's imprisonment for Count 2, concurrent