1999/12 - AG v Griffin [1999] UR 12 (21 January 1999)

1999/12 - AG v Griffin [1999] UR 12 (21 January 1999)

The sentence for the postal offence was excessive given the appellant's cooperation, previous good character, and family circumstances; a reduction to 3½ years imprisonment is appropriate to reflect mitigation.

Citation
[1999] UR 12
Parties
Appellant: Graeme David Griffin; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 January 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Breach of Trust, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Breach of Trust Mitigation

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Parties

Graeme David Griffin

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for the postal offence was excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation factors including cooperation and family circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for the postal offence was excessive given the appellant's cooperation, previous good character, and family circumstances; a reduction to 3½ years imprisonment is appropriate to reflect mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of 5½ years imprisonment on count 5 substituted with 3½ years imprisonment