AG v Graham [2002] JRC 6 (10 January 2002)

AG v Graham [2002] JRC 6 (10 January 2002)

The sentence must follow the Court of Appeal's guideline of 8-10 years for the quantity of crack cocaine found, with mitigation reducing the sentence to 5 years.

Citation
[2002] JRC 6
Parties
Accused: Graham
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 January 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing Guidelines, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Guidelines Forfeiture

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Parties

Graham

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession and importation of crack cocaine
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence must follow the Court of Appeal's guideline of 8-10 years for the quantity of crack cocaine found, with mitigation reducing the sentence to 5 years.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

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