AG v Cholewinski Ciejka Wierzbicki [2023] JRC 046 (20 March 2023)

AG v Cholewinski Ciejka Wierzbicki [2023] JRC 046 (20 March 2023)

All defendants played crucial roles in a commercial conspiracy to import and supply substantial quantities of Class A drugs into Jersey, warranting significant custodial sentences. Deportation is recommended for those whose continued presence is detrimental to the island, subject to human rights considerations.

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Citation
[2023] JRC 046
Parties
Defendant: Mr Cholewinski; Defendant: Mr Ciejka; Defendant: Mr Wierzbicki; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Conspiracy, Sentencing, Deportation, Confiscation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Conspiracy Sentencing Deportation Confiscation

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Parties

Mr Cholewinski

Defendant

Mr Ciejka

Defendant

Mr Wierzbicki

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for conspiracy to import and supply controlled drugs
  2. 2 Whether to recommend deportation for each defendant
  3. 3 Application of human rights in deportation decisions

Ratio Decidendi

All defendants played crucial roles in a commercial conspiracy to import and supply substantial quantities of Class A drugs into Jersey, warranting significant custodial sentences. Deportation is recommended for those whose continued presence is detrimental to the island, subject to human rights considerations.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Mr Cholewinski: 7.5 years' imprisonment (Count 1), 3 months concurrent (Count 2), 8 months concurrent (Count 3); total 7.5 years. Deportation recommended. Destruction of drugs and paraphernalia (excluding mobile phones).
  • Mr Ciejka: 7 years' imprisonment (Count 1), 3 months concurrent (Count 2), 8 months concurrent (Count 3); total 7 years. No deportation recommended. Destruction of drugs and paraphernalia (excluding mobile phones).