1998/198 - AG v Griffin and Corbell [1998] UR 198 (5 October 1998)

1998/198 - AG v Griffin and Corbell [1998] UR 198 (5 October 1998)

Griffin and Corbett were sentenced based on the seriousness of their offences, including abuse of trust and involvement in a planned drug importation scheme, with sentences reduced for guilty pleas and cooperation but not for personal circumstances or good character.

Citation
[1998] UR 198
Parties
Defendant: Griffin; Defendant: Corbett; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentences
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Abuse of Position, Postal Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Abuse of Position Postal Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Griffin

Defendant

Corbett

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Griffin and Corbett are guilty of drug importation and postal offences
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for drug importation and abuse of postal position

Ratio Decidendi

Griffin and Corbett were sentenced based on the seriousness of their offences, including abuse of trust and involvement in a planned drug importation scheme, with sentences reduced for guilty pleas and cooperation but not for personal circumstances or good character.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentences

Orders

  • Griffin sentenced to 5.5 years imprisonment (concurrent sentences on all counts)
  • Corbett sentenced to 3 years imprisonment (concurrent sentences on all counts)