AG v Noon [2001] JRC 172 (02 August 2001)

AG v Noon [2001] JRC 172 (02 August 2001)

The court declined to adopt the proposed sentencing table for ecstasy due to insufficient evidence and legal authority, and instead relied on previous cases to determine starting points for sentencing. Noon was sentenced as the prime mover with a starting point of eleven years, reduced to seven for a guilty plea. Mrs. Noon, manipulated and of previous good character, received a starting point of nine years, reduced to five for mitigation.

Citation
[2001] JRC 172
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Noon; Defendant: Mrs. Noon
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing Guidelines, Class a Drugs, Importation of Ecstasy
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Guidelines Class a Drugs Importation of Ecstasy

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Noon

Defendant

Mrs. Noon

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to adopt a table of starting points for sentencing in ecstasy trafficking cases
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for importation of ecstasy tablets by the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The court declined to adopt the proposed sentencing table for ecstasy due to insufficient evidence and legal authority, and instead relied on previous cases to determine starting points for sentencing. Noon was sentenced as the prime mover with a starting point of eleven years, reduced to seven for a guilty plea. Mrs. Noon, manipulated and of previous good character, received a starting point of nine years, reduced to five for mitigation.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Noon sentenced to seven years' imprisonment
  • Mrs. Noon sentenced to five years' imprisonment