Waite v AG [2007] JCA 170 (11 September 2007)

Waite v AG [2007] JCA 170 (11 September 2007)

The conviction was based on sufficient circumstantial evidence from which the jury could reasonably infer guilt; the sentence was within the appropriate range given the defendant's role and the quantity involved.

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Citation
[2007] JCA 170
Parties
Applicant: Michael Waite; Respondent: The Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 September 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Drug Offences, Appeals, Sentencing
Criminal Law Conspiracy Drug Offences Appeals Sentencing

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Parties

Michael Waite

Applicant

The Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction was unreasonable based on circumstantial evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was excessive given the quantity of drugs involved

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was based on sufficient circumstantial evidence from which the jury could reasonably infer guilt; the sentence was within the appropriate range given the defendant's role and the quantity involved.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence is rejected.