AG -v- Calvert and Moore [2016] JRC 145 (25 August 2016)

AG -v- Calvert and Moore [2016] JRC 145 (25 August 2016)

Sentences reflect the seriousness of drug importation, with differentiation between organiser and courier roles, and full mitigation for guilty plea. Confiscation orders imposed in nominal sum due to lack of significant proceeds.

Citation
[2016] JRC 145
Parties
Defendant: Mr Calvert; Defendant: Mr Moore; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Confiscation Orders
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Confiscation Orders

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Parties

Mr Calvert

Defendant

Mr Moore

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drug importation
  2. 2 role differentiation between organiser and courier
  3. 3 mitigation for guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences reflect the seriousness of drug importation, with differentiation between organiser and courier roles, and full mitigation for guilty plea. Confiscation orders imposed in nominal sum due to lack of significant proceeds.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Mr Calvert sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment on Count 1.
  • Mr Moore sentenced to 7 years and 4 months' imprisonment on Count 1.