AG -v- Jones 27 Aug-2009 [2009] JRC 172 (27 August 2009)

AG -v- Jones 27 Aug-2009 [2009] JRC 172 (27 August 2009)

The sentence for importation of cannabis and cocaine, after considering guilty plea and mitigation, is 9 years' imprisonment, effective from 31st October 2008.

Citation
[2009] JRC 172
Parties
Defendant: Jones; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 August 2009
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

Jones

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of cannabis and cocaine
  2. 2 effect of guilty plea and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for importation of cannabis and cocaine, after considering guilty plea and mitigation, is 9 years' imprisonment, effective from 31st October 2008.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 9 years' imprisonment from 31st October 2008
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs