AG v Batchelor [2001] JRC 96 (03 May 2001)
The proper starting point for sentencing in cases of substantial heroin importation is ten years' imprisonment, with deductions for mitigating factors resulting in a six-year sentence.
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- Citation
- [2001] JRC 96
- Parties
- Defendant: Miss Batchelor; Prosecutor: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 03 May 2001
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- convicted and sentenced
- Legal Topics
- Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
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Parties
Miss Batchelor
Defendant
Attorney General
Prosecutor
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for importation of substantial quantities of heroin
- 2 consideration of mitigating factors
Ratio Decidendi
The proper starting point for sentencing in cases of substantial heroin importation is ten years' imprisonment, with deductions for mitigating factors resulting in a six-year sentence.
Court Disposition
convicted and sentenced
Orders
- Six years imprisonment imposed
- Forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
1 paragraphs
JUDGMENT THE BAILIFF: 1. We say from the outset that we are going to grant the conclusions. Those who involve themselves in the importation of substantial quantities of heroin, contributing to the misery caused to families in Jersey must expect to receive substantial sentences of imprisonment. 2. We think, however, that the proper starting point in this case is one of ten years' imprisonment and that the proper deduction for the mitigating factors is one of four years. 3. Miss Batchelor, we have read your letter and the other papers put before us. You have caused great unhappiness to your mother, but we hope that you will continue to use your time in prison profitably, so that when you come out you can start again and keep away from drugs and from the evil people who deal in them. 4. In the meantime we have to punish you for the offence which you have committed and we sentence you to six years imprisonment. We order the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs. Authorities AG-v- Schorah and Wright (22nd February 1999) Jersey Unreported; [1999/33]; AG-v-Holding and Rimmer (12th April 2001) Jersey Unreported; [2001/85]; AG-v- Presumé (1st November 2000) Jersey Unreported; [2000/213]; AG-v-Pitchley (25th November 1996) Jersey Unreported; [1996/222]; Campbell & Ors-v-AG (1995) JLR 136 CofA. Page Last Updated: 20 Jun 2016 BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII