AG v Cole [2002] JRC 69 (25 March 2002)

AG v Cole [2002] JRC 69 (25 March 2002)

The appropriate sentence for a courier importing 180 grams of heroin, after considering the defendant's role, mitigation, and guilty plea, is 7 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2002] JRC 69
Parties
Defendant: Miss Deacon
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation

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Parties

Miss Deacon

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation of heroin
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines for drug couriers
  3. 3 consideration of mitigation in drug importation cases

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for a courier importing 180 grams of heroin, after considering the defendant's role, mitigation, and guilty plea, is 7 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs