AG v Durkin [2001] JRC 84 (12 April 2001)

AG v Durkin [2001] JRC 84 (12 April 2001)

The mitigating circumstances were fully considered, but the seriousness of the offence warranted a substantial custodial sentence.

Citation
[2001] JRC 84
Parties
Defendant: Durkin; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 April 2001
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

Durkin

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of a large quantity of heroin
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The mitigating circumstances were fully considered, but the seriousness of the offence warranted a substantial custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 9.5 years' imprisonment on count 1
  • 2 years' imprisonment on count 2