AG v McCann and Others [2007] JRC 242 (17 December 2007)

AG v McCann and Others [2007] JRC 242 (17 December 2007)

Sentences were determined by the defendants' respective roles in the conspiracy, the weight of the drugs, and mitigation factors including guilty pleas and cooperation with the prosecution. Exceptional mitigation for Gallichan warranted departure from guideline bands.

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Citation
[2007] JRC 242
Parties
Defendant: Leon Gocoul; Defendant: Bruce Gallichan; Defendant: Richard McCann
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Conspiracy, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Importation Conspiracy Sentencing

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Parties

Leon Gocoul

Defendant

Bruce Gallichan

Defendant

Richard McCann

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 conspiracy to import controlled drugs
  2. 2 sentencing for drug offences
  3. 3 mitigation for cooperation with prosecution

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined by the defendants' respective roles in the conspiracy, the weight of the drugs, and mitigation factors including guilty pleas and cooperation with the prosecution. Exceptional mitigation for Gallichan warranted departure from guideline bands.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Richard McCann sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment
  • Leon Gocoul sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment