AG v Hepburn and Ors [2004] JRC 167A (22 September 2004)
Custodial sentences are required for commercial importation of heroin due to the seriousness and potential harm, with mitigation considered but not sufficient for non-custodial outcomes.
- Citation
- [2004] JRC 167A
- Parties
- Defendant: Le Marinel; Defendant: Harris; Defendant: Hepburn; Prosecution: Crown
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 22 September 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
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Parties
Le Marinel
Defendant
Harris
Defendant
Hepburn
Defendant
Crown
Prosecution
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentencing for heroin importation
- 2 consideration of mitigation
- 3 role of each defendant in the offence
Ratio Decidendi
Custodial sentences are required for commercial importation of heroin due to the seriousness and potential harm, with mitigation considered but not sufficient for non-custodial outcomes.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Le Marinel sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment
- Harris sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment
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