AG v Kenward [2000] JRC 42 (06 March 2000)

AG v Kenward [2000] JRC 42 (06 March 2000)

The sentence was reduced from the starting point of 14 years to 6 years due to mitigating factors including first offence, cooperation, and naming the supplier, which is in the public interest to encourage information about drug suppliers.

Citation
[2000] JRC 42
Parties
Defendant: Kenward; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Confiscation Order, Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Confiscation Order Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Kenward

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for substantial quantity of heroin
  2. 2 mitigating factors for first offender
  3. 3 discount for cooperation and naming supplier

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was reduced from the starting point of 14 years to 6 years due to mitigating factors including first offence, cooperation, and naming the supplier, which is in the public interest to encourage information about drug suppliers.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Confiscation Order in the sum of £1,040
  • Imprisonment for 6 years