AG -v- Burt [2013] JRC 053 (08 March 2013)

AG -v- Burt [2013] JRC 053 (08 March 2013)

The seriousness of the importation of subutex warrants a custodial sentence, but the offence was less serious than in McIntyre; therefore, a sentence of 15 months' imprisonment is appropriate, to run concurrently with 1 week for possession of cannabis.

Citation
[2013] JRC 053
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Importation of Controlled Substances, Possession of Controlled Substances, Sentencing
Criminal Law Importation of Controlled Substances Possession of Controlled Substances Sentencing

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for importation of subutex (a Class C drug)?
  2. 2 What is the appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis?

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the importation of subutex warrants a custodial sentence, but the offence was less serious than in McIntyre; therefore, a sentence of 15 months' imprisonment is appropriate, to run concurrently with 1 week for possession of cannabis.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment for importation of subutex
  • 1 week's imprisonment for possession of cannabis, to run concurrently