AG v Ellse [2001] JRC 18 (19 January 2001)

AG v Ellse [2001] JRC 18 (19 January 2001)

The defendant imported 755 grams of cannabis resin, attempted to evade detection, and only pleaded guilty shortly before trial. Given the seriousness of the offence, late plea, and personal circumstances, a sentence of 15 months' imprisonment and forfeiture and destruction of the drugs is appropriate.

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Citation
[2001] JRC 18
Parties
Defendant: Ellse
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 January 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Credit
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Guilty Plea Credit

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Parties

Ellse

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of cannabis resin
  2. 2 credit for late guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant imported 755 grams of cannabis resin, attempted to evade detection, and only pleaded guilty shortly before trial. Given the seriousness of the offence, late plea, and personal circumstances, a sentence of 15 months' imprisonment and forfeiture and destruction of the drugs is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs