AG v Melville [2004] JRC 148 (31 August 2004)

AG v Melville [2004] JRC 148 (31 August 2004)

The appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply heroin, considering the quantity, street value, and mitigating factors, is 6½ years' imprisonment, with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.

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Citation
[2004] JRC 148
Parties
Defendant: Melville; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Possession With Intent to Supply, Heroin, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Possession With Intent to Supply Heroin Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Melville

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply heroin?
  2. 2 What mitigating factors should be considered in sentencing?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply heroin, considering the quantity, street value, and mitigating factors, is 6½ years' imprisonment, with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 6½ years' imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent