Jersey Judgment

Mortimore v Att. Gen. [2003] JLR_Note 52 (12 November 2003)

Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Personal Use

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Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Criminal / Sentencing

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The sentence for importation of drugs was determined with consideration that the drugs were for personal use, not for distribution.

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Appropriate sentence for importation of drugs for personal use

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Jersey criminal law

Sentencing for importation of drugs may be mitigated if for personal use rather than distribution.

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The sentence for importation of drugs was determined with consideration that the drugs were for personal use, not for distribution.

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