AG -v- Khan and Towers [2011] JRC 196 (05 October 2011)

AG -v- Khan and Towers [2011] JRC 196 (05 October 2011)

The seriousness of heroin importation, the quantity involved, and the roles of the defendants justify substantial custodial sentences, with reductions for guilty pleas and cooperation. Deportation is not recommended for Miss Towers due to a majority decision of the Jurats, despite the offence usually meeting the threshold for such a recommendation.

Citation
[2011] JRC 196
Parties
Defendant: Mr Khan; Defendant: Miss Towers; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 October 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Deportation, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Deportation Forfeiture

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Parties

Mr Khan

Defendant

Miss Towers

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 whether to recommend deportation for Miss Towers
  3. 3 forfeiture and destruction of drugs

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of heroin importation, the quantity involved, and the roles of the defendants justify substantial custodial sentences, with reductions for guilty pleas and cooperation. Deportation is not recommended for Miss Towers due to a majority decision of the Jurats, despite the offence usually meeting the threshold for such a recommendation.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Mr Khan sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment
  • Miss Towers sentenced to 4 years' imprisonment