Gregory v Att. Gen. [1997] JLR 1 (17 January 1997)

Gregory v Att. Gen. [1997] JLR 1 (17 January 1997)

There is no presumption for sentencing purposes of intent to supply in drug importation cases; intent to supply aggravates the offence; the quantity of drugs imported is relevant in determining whether there was an intention to supply, taking into account all circumstances, including the possibility that a long-term...

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Citation
[1997] JLR 1
Parties
Applicant: Gregory; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 January 1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
clarification of sentencing principles
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Intent to Supply

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Parties

Gregory

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether intent to supply should be presumed for sentencing purposes in drug importation cases
  2. 2 Whether quantity of drugs imported is relevant to determining intent to supply

Ratio Decidendi

There is no presumption for sentencing purposes of intent to supply in drug importation cases; intent to supply aggravates the offence; the quantity of drugs imported is relevant in determining whether there was an intention to supply, taking into account all circumstances, including the possibility that a long-term addict may use higher than average amounts.

Court Disposition

clarification of sentencing principles