AG -v- Hussain [2013] JRC 183 (19 September 2013)

AG -v- Hussain [2013] JRC 183 (19 September 2013)

Despite the seriousness of the offences, the drugs were for personal use and mitigation was present; a total sentence of 4 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Citation
[2013] JRC 183
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of heroin and dihydrocodeine for personal use
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the offences, the drugs were for personal use and mitigation was present; a total sentence of 4 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 6 months' imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent