AG -v- Andrade [2011] JRC 217 (07 November 2011)

AG -v- Andrade [2011] JRC 217 (07 November 2011)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs, the defendant's previous conviction, and limited mitigation, a sentence of 4½ years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a recommendation for deportation.

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Citation
[2011] JRC 217
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Possession With Intent to Supply, Deportation, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Possession With Intent to Supply Deportation Sentencing

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of heroin with intent to supply
  2. 2 Whether to recommend deportation following conviction for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the quantity of drugs, the defendant's previous conviction, and limited mitigation, a sentence of 4½ years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a recommendation for deportation.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4½ years' imprisonment on Count 2 (possession of heroin with intent to supply)
  • 3 years' imprisonment on Count 1 (possession of heroin), concurrent