AG -v- Lambotte, Olaosebikan and Le Masurier [2016] JRC 132A (04 August 2016)

AG -v- Lambotte, Olaosebikan and Le Masurier [2016] JRC 132A (04 August 2016)

Sentences were determined by applying established guidelines for heroin offences, adjusted for the quantity involved and each defendant's level of involvement, with further reductions for guilty pleas and mitigation.

Citation
[2016] JRC 132A
Parties
Defendant: Lambotte; Defendant: Olaosebikan; Defendant: Le Masurier; Co Accused: Annie Cleaver; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentences
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation, Money Laundering
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation Money Laundering

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Parties

Lambotte

Defendant

Olaosebikan

Defendant

Le Masurier

Defendant

Annie Cleaver

Co Accused

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation and supply of heroin
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines based on quantity and involvement
  3. 3 mitigation for guilty pleas and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined by applying established guidelines for heroin offences, adjusted for the quantity involved and each defendant's level of involvement, with further reductions for guilty pleas and mitigation.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentences

Orders

  • Lambotte: 6 years' imprisonment
  • Olaosebikan: 4.5 years' imprisonment (including concurrent 2 weeks for Count 10)