AG v Evans and Le Maistre [2003] JRC 118 (10 July 2003)

AG v Evans and Le Maistre [2003] JRC 118 (10 July 2003)

Sentences imposed based on the quantity of drugs, previous character, and sentencing guidelines; Evans sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment, Le Maistre to 17 months' imprisonment with forfeiture and destruction of drugs.

Citation
[2003] JRC 118
Parties
Defendant: Evans; Defendant: Le Maistre
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Possession of Controlled Substances, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Possession of Controlled Substances Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Evans

Defendant

Le Maistre

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 extent of involvement in drug trafficking
  2. 2 appropriate sentencing for possession and supply of cannabis and ecstasy

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences imposed based on the quantity of drugs, previous character, and sentencing guidelines; Evans sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment, Le Maistre to 17 months' imprisonment with forfeiture and destruction of drugs.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Evans sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment
  • Le Maistre sentenced to 17 months' imprisonment