AG v Ali [2004] JRC 073 (29 April 2004)

AG v Ali [2004] JRC 073 (29 April 2004)

A sentence of 3 years' imprisonment is appropriate after applying mitigation for a guilty plea, youth, low risk of re-offending, and a substantial discount for genuine cooperation with police, including naming the supplier and willingness to testify.

Citation
[2004] JRC 073
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 April 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Discount for Cooperation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Discount for Cooperation

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 Extent of discount for cooperation with authorities

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 3 years' imprisonment is appropriate after applying mitigation for a guilty plea, youth, low risk of re-offending, and a substantial discount for genuine cooperation with police, including naming the supplier and willingness to testify.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

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