AG v McMahon [2000] JRC 74 (27 April 2000)

AG v McMahon [2000] JRC 74 (27 April 2000)

The appropriate starting point for importing 23.23 kg of cannabis resin is 8 years' imprisonment, with reduction for guilty plea and limited mitigation; threats from a loan shark do not significantly mitigate sentence.

Citation
[2000] JRC 74
Parties
Defendant: Mr. McMahon; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Mr. McMahon

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of cannabis resin
  2. 2 Effect of threats and debt on mitigation
  3. 3 Credit for guilty plea and good character

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate starting point for importing 23.23 kg of cannabis resin is 8 years' imprisonment, with reduction for guilty plea and limited mitigation; threats from a loan shark do not significantly mitigate sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Six years' imprisonment on each count to run concurrently
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs