AG v Hall Myers Whittingham [2020] JRC 042 (09 March 2020)

AG v Hall Myers Whittingham [2020] JRC 042 (09 March 2020)

Sentences determined by reference to the quantity and purity of MDMA imported, roles of each defendant, and relevant guidelines, with reductions for mitigation including cooperation and youth.

Citation
[2020] JRC 042
Parties
Defendant: Hall; Defendant: Myers; Defendant: Whittingham
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Money Laundering, Sentencing, Mitigation, Youth Discount
Criminal Law Drug Importation Money Laundering Sentencing Mitigation Youth Discount

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Parties

Hall

Defendant

Myers

Defendant

Whittingham

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for conspiracy to import MDMA and related money laundering
  2. 2 Mitigation for cooperation with authorities and youth
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences determined by reference to the quantity and purity of MDMA imported, roles of each defendant, and relevant guidelines, with reductions for mitigation including cooperation and youth.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Hall: 8 years imprisonment (concurrent on conspiracy to import MDMA and money laundering)
  • Myers: 5 years imprisonment (concurrent on conspiracy to import MDMA and money laundering)