AG v Griffin and Buckley [2005] JRC 008 (20 January 2005)

AG v Griffin and Buckley [2005] JRC 008 (20 January 2005)

The seriousness of supplying and possessing with intent to supply a substantial quantity of heroin justifies custodial sentences for both defendants, with mitigation considered for youth and efforts at reform.

Citation
[2005] JRC 008
Parties
Defendant: Griffin; Defendant: Buckley
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 January 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Youth Offenders

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Parties

Griffin

Defendant

Buckley

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for supply and possession with intent to supply heroin
  2. 2 Application of youth offender sentencing provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of supplying and possessing with intent to supply a substantial quantity of heroin justifies custodial sentences for both defendants, with mitigation considered for youth and efforts at reform.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Buckley detained for 6 years under Young Offenders Law
  • Griffin sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment