AG v Nobrega and Others [2007] JRC 194 (11 October 2007)

AG v Nobrega and Others [2007] JRC 194 (11 October 2007)

Sentences reduced from guideline starting points due to strong mitigation, but seriousness of Class A drug importation warrants imprisonment and deportation orders.

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Citation
[2007] JRC 194
Parties
Defendant: Nobrega; Defendant: Franco; Defendant: Conceicao; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Deportation, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Deportation Mitigation

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Parties

Nobrega

Defendant

Franco

Defendant

Conceicao

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for importation of Class A drugs
  2. 2 mitigation in sentencing
  3. 3 deportation orders for foreign offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences reduced from guideline starting points due to strong mitigation, but seriousness of Class A drug importation warrants imprisonment and deportation orders.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Nobrega: 3.5 years' imprisonment, concurrent, deportation order
  • Franco: 4 years' imprisonment, deportation recommendation