AG v Hasson [2004] JRC 036 (23 February 2004)

AG v Hasson [2004] JRC 036 (23 February 2004)

Sentence should not be reduced for heroin purity of 7%; starting point remains at 9 years, with 3 years deducted for mitigation, resulting in 6 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2004] JRC 036
Parties
Defendant: Mr Haines; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 February 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation, Purity of Drugs
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation Purity of Drugs

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Parties

Mr Haines

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether low purity of heroin should reduce sentence
  2. 2 Appropriate starting point for sentencing given quantity and purity
  3. 3 Mitigation for guilty plea and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Sentence should not be reduced for heroin purity of 7%; starting point remains at 9 years, with 3 years deducted for mitigation, resulting in 6 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 6 years' imprisonment for heroin possession with intent to supply
  • Concurrent sentences of 3 months, 3 months, and 1 week for previous offences