AG -v- Hole Rice and Rodrigues [2018] JRC 062A (22 March 2018)

AG -v- Hole Rice and Rodrigues [2018] JRC 062A (22 March 2018)

Sentences determined by applying relevant starting points for each offence, considering aggravating and mitigating factors, and applying uplifts for multiple offences and money laundering. Forfeiture of drugs and car ordered. Immediate release for Rodrigues due to low culpability and no prior convictions.

Citation
[2018] JRC 062A
Parties
Defendant: Hole; Defendant: Rice; Defendant: Rodrigues; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Drug Supply, Money Laundering, Sentencing, Mitigation, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Importation Drug Supply Money Laundering Sentencing Mitigation Forfeiture

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Parties

Hole

Defendant

Rice

Defendant

Rodrigues

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drug importation and supply
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines and uplifts
  3. 3 mitigation factors

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences determined by applying relevant starting points for each offence, considering aggravating and mitigating factors, and applying uplifts for multiple offences and money laundering. Forfeiture of drugs and car ordered. Immediate release for Rodrigues due to low culpability and no prior convictions.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Hole sentenced to 5.5 years' imprisonment (concurrent counts)
  • Rice sentenced to 9.5 years' imprisonment (concurrent counts)