AG -v- Stefanek [2011] JRC 198 (05 October 2011)

AG -v- Stefanek [2011] JRC 198 (05 October 2011)

Mitigation applied for early guilty plea, confession, and exoneration of others, but not for alleged threats. Separate importations treated as consecutive offences. Totality principle applied to reduce overall sentence. Recommendation for deportation based on detriment to community and moderate risk of re-offending.

Citation
[2011] JRC 198
Parties
Defendant: Mr Stefanek; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 October 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Possession of Controlled Substances, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Possession of Controlled Substances Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

Mr Stefanek

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for importation of heroin
  2. 2 Mitigation factors in sentencing
  3. 3 Recommendation for deportation

Ratio Decidendi

Mitigation applied for early guilty plea, confession, and exoneration of others, but not for alleged threats. Separate importations treated as consecutive offences. Totality principle applied to reduce overall sentence. Recommendation for deportation based on detriment to community and moderate risk of re-offending.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs