AG -v- Robinson and Ely 26-Jul-2006 [2006] JRC 106 (26 July 2006)

AG -v- Robinson and Ely 26-Jul-2006 [2006] JRC 106 (26 July 2006)

Sentences reduced from starting point due to guilty pleas, personal mitigation, and in Robinson's case, significant further reduction for willingness to give evidence against co-accused.

Citation
[2006] JRC 106
Parties
Defendant: Ely; Defendant: Miss Robinson; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Cooperation With Authorities
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Cooperation With Authorities

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Parties

Ely

Defendant

Miss Robinson

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for joint importation of heroin
  2. 2 effect of guilty plea and cooperation on sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences reduced from starting point due to guilty pleas, personal mitigation, and in Robinson's case, significant further reduction for willingness to give evidence against co-accused.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Ely sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment
  • Miss Robinson sentenced to 4.5 years' imprisonment