AG -v- Zabiela and Paul [2013] JRC 148B (29 July 2013)

AG -v- Zabiela and Paul [2013] JRC 148B (29 July 2013)

Sentences were determined based on the quantity and purity of drugs imported, the defendants' roles, mitigation factors including guilty pleas and cooperation, and relevant sentencing guidelines. Confiscation, forfeiture, and deportation orders were made in accordance with statutory and case law.

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Citation
[2013] JRC 148B
Parties
Defendant: Mr Zabiela; Defendant: Mr Paul; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Importation of Controlled Substances, Sentencing, Confiscation, Deportation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Importation of Controlled Substances Sentencing Confiscation Deportation Community Service

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Parties

Mr Zabiela

Defendant

Mr Paul

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 sentencing for importation of cocaine
  2. 2 sentencing for importation and possession of cannabis
  3. 3 mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined based on the quantity and purity of drugs imported, the defendants' roles, mitigation factors including guilty pleas and cooperation, and relevant sentencing guidelines. Confiscation, forfeiture, and deportation orders were made in accordance with statutory and case law.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Mr Zabiela sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment
  • Confiscation Order in the nominal sum of £1