AG -v- Ozga [2009] JRC 071 (15 April 2009)

AG -v- Ozga [2009] JRC 071 (15 April 2009)

The defendant knowingly imported a substantial quantity of heroin into Jersey, causing potential harm; mitigation factors were considered but did not warrant a reduction below 5½ years' imprisonment, and deportation was recommended based on the Nazari test.

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Citation
[2009] JRC 071
Parties
Defendant: Miss Ozga; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

Miss Ozga

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of Class A drugs
  2. 2 mitigation factors in sentencing
  3. 3 recommendation for deportation

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant knowingly imported a substantial quantity of heroin into Jersey, causing potential harm; mitigation factors were considered but did not warrant a reduction below 5½ years' imprisonment, and deportation was recommended based on the Nazari test.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5½ years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs