AG v McCool and Heys [2000] JRC 45 (09 March 2000)

AG v McCool and Heys [2000] JRC 45 (09 March 2000)

Sentences imposed reflect the defendants' roles as couriers in drug distribution, their guilty pleas, mitigation factors, and Heys' breach of probation, with reference to sentencing guidelines and prior completion of community service.

Citation
[2000] JRC 45
Parties
Defendant: Heys; Defendant: McCool; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation Breach
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Breach

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Parties

Heys

Defendant

McCool

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drug couriers
  2. 2 effect of guilty plea and mitigation
  3. 3 consequences of probation breach

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences imposed reflect the defendants' roles as couriers in drug distribution, their guilty pleas, mitigation factors, and Heys' breach of probation, with reference to sentencing guidelines and prior completion of community service.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Heys sentenced to 24 months' imprisonment (including consecutive sentence for probation breach)
  • McCool sentenced to 21 months' imprisonment