AG -v- Figueira [2017] JRC 129 (14 August 2017)

AG -v- Figueira [2017] JRC 129 (14 August 2017)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's previous convictions, partial mitigation, and the accepted basis of plea, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a recommendation for deportation and forfeiture of the drugs.

Citation
[2017] JRC 129
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Importation of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Deportation, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Importation of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Deportation Forfeiture

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for importation of heroin
  2. 2 Application of mitigation in sentencing
  3. 3 Recommendation for deportation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's previous convictions, partial mitigation, and the accepted basis of plea, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment is appropriate, with a recommendation for deportation and forfeiture of the drugs.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 6 years' imprisonment
  • recommendation for deportation upon completion of sentence