AG v Watts [2019] JRC 021 (11 February 2019)

AG v Watts [2019] JRC 021 (11 February 2019)

The defendant was knowingly concerned in the evasion of the prohibition on importing cocaine, a Class A drug, and the sentence was reduced from the standard starting point due to mitigation.

Citation
[2019] JRC 021
Parties
Defendant: Mr Watts
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Controlled Substances, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Importation Controlled Substances Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Watts

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Knowingly concerned in the evasion of the prohibition on importing controlled drugs (cocaine)

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was knowingly concerned in the evasion of the prohibition on importing cocaine, a Class A drug, and the sentence was reduced from the standard starting point due to mitigation.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs