AG v Armstrong and Shahnowaz [2011] JRC 152 (01 August 2011)

AG v Armstrong and Shahnowaz [2011] JRC 152 (01 August 2011)

Sentences are determined by the total weight of drugs imported and the degree of involvement of each defendant, with mitigation for guilty pleas and cooperation, but without additional uplift for the cocaine or consideration of financial transactions.

Citation
[2011] JRC 152
Parties
Defendant: Mr Armstrong; Defendant: Mr Shahnowaz
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Controlled Substances, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Controlled Substances Mitigation

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Parties

Mr Armstrong

Defendant

Mr Shahnowaz

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for importation of controlled drugs
  2. 2 Application of sentencing guidelines and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences are determined by the total weight of drugs imported and the degree of involvement of each defendant, with mitigation for guilty pleas and cooperation, but without additional uplift for the cocaine or consideration of financial transactions.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • Mr Shahnowaz sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent.
  • Mr Armstrong sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent.