AG -v- Filipczak 29-Sept-2006 [2006] JRC 137 (29 September 2006)

AG -v- Filipczak 29-Sept-2006 [2006] JRC 137 (29 September 2006)

A total sentence of 15 months' imprisonment is appropriate, reflecting mitigation, with a recommendation for deportation due to the detrimental effect of drug supply by foreign nationals and medium risk of re-offending.

Citation
[2006] JRC 137
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession and supply of amphetamines
  2. 2 Whether to recommend deportation of a foreign national convicted of drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

A total sentence of 15 months' imprisonment is appropriate, reflecting mitigation, with a recommendation for deportation due to the detrimental effect of drug supply by foreign nationals and medium risk of re-offending.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment on Counts 1 and 5, 4 months on Count 23, 12 months on other counts, all concurrent (total 15 months)
  • Recommendation for deportation