AG -v- Afonso [2011] JRC 029A (01 February 2011)

AG -v- Afonso [2011] JRC 029A (01 February 2011)

Given the defendant's second conviction for drug trafficking, insufficient connections to Jersey, and the detriment to the community, a custodial sentence of 4 years and a recommendation for deportation are justified, with full credit for a guilty plea and consideration of Article 8 rights.

Citation
[2011] JRC 029A
Parties
Defendant: Mr Afonso; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Possession With Intent to Supply, Drug Offences, Deportation, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Possession With Intent to Supply Drug Offences Deportation Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Mr Afonso

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of heroin with intent to supply
  2. 2 Whether deportation should be ordered after conviction for drug trafficking

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's second conviction for drug trafficking, insufficient connections to Jersey, and the detriment to the community, a custodial sentence of 4 years and a recommendation for deportation are justified, with full credit for a guilty plea and consideration of Article 8 rights.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment
  • recommendation for deportation at end of sentence