AG -v- Marett [2013] JRC 220 (12 November 2013)

AG -v- Marett [2013] JRC 220 (12 November 2013)

The starting point for sentencing is 7½ years, reflecting the weight of heroin and the defendant's limited involvement, with no reduction for low purity or social supply, but mitigation for guilty plea and personal circumstances considered.

Citation
[2013] JRC 220
Parties
Defendant: Mr Marett; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and imprisonment
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Mitigation, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Mitigation Forfeiture

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Parties

Mr Marett

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for possession and intent to supply heroin
  2. 2 consideration of purity and social supply in sentencing
  3. 3 mitigation for guilty plea and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The starting point for sentencing is 7½ years, reflecting the weight of heroin and the defendant's limited involvement, with no reduction for low purity or social supply, but mitigation for guilty plea and personal circumstances considered.

Court Disposition

conviction and imprisonment

Orders

  • 4½ years' imprisonment for Count 1
  • 4 months' imprisonment for Count 2, concurrent