AG v Harris [2003] JRC 068 (07 April 2003)

AG v Harris [2003] JRC 068 (07 April 2003)

Despite the seriousness and premeditation of the offence, Harris's youth and mitigating circumstances justified a reduced sentence of four years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2003] JRC 068
Parties
Defendant: Harris; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 April 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Harris

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 consideration of mitigation due to youth and threats

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness and premeditation of the offence, Harris's youth and mitigating circumstances justified a reduced sentence of four years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Four years' imprisonment for Harris
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs