AG -v- Khasruzzaman [2011] JRC 046A (28 February 2011)

AG -v- Khasruzzaman [2011] JRC 046A (28 February 2011)

Given the substantial quantity of heroin imported, a custodial sentence is mandatory, but mitigation justifies reduction to 4 years' imprisonment. The defendant's continued presence is detrimental to Jersey and he has no links to the island, warranting a deportation recommendation. Confiscation order is uncontested and appropriate.

Citation
[2011] JRC 046A
Parties
Defendant: Mr Khasruzzaman; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Importation of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Deportation, Confiscation Order
Criminal Law Importation of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Deportation Confiscation Order

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Parties

Mr Khasruzzaman

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 Whether to recommend deportation
  3. 3 Whether to grant confiscation order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the substantial quantity of heroin imported, a custodial sentence is mandatory, but mitigation justifies reduction to 4 years' imprisonment. The defendant's continued presence is detrimental to Jersey and he has no links to the island, warranting a deportation recommendation. Confiscation order is uncontested and appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment
  • recommendation for deportation