1998/130 - AG v Lunt [1998] UR 130 (22 June 1998)

1998/130 - AG v Lunt [1998] UR 130 (22 June 1998)

Given the unprecedented scale of the importation, the defendant's central role, and aggravating features, a sentence close to the statutory maximum is warranted. The legal anomaly regarding maximum sentences for importation versus possession with intent to supply was noted, but the court adhered to the statutory maximum for importation at the time.

Citation
[1998] UR 130
Parties
Defendant: Lunt; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 June 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Heroin Trafficking
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Heroin Trafficking

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Parties

Lunt

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for large-scale importation of heroin
  2. 2 application of statutory maximum sentences
  3. 3 consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Given the unprecedented scale of the importation, the defendant's central role, and aggravating features, a sentence close to the statutory maximum is warranted. The legal anomaly regarding maximum sentences for importation versus possession with intent to supply was noted, but the court adhered to the statutory maximum for importation at the time.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 13.5 years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs