AG v Illidge [2003] JRC 031 (13 February 2003)

AG v Illidge [2003] JRC 031 (13 February 2003)

A starting point of 9 years' imprisonment is appropriate for the amount and class of drugs involved, but a full one-third discount is justified for the guilty plea and significant mitigation, resulting in a sentence of 5 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2003] JRC 031
Parties
Defendant: Illidge
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Illidge

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of cocaine
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

A starting point of 9 years' imprisonment is appropriate for the amount and class of drugs involved, but a full one-third discount is justified for the guilty plea and significant mitigation, resulting in a sentence of 5 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs