AG -v- Redon and Dowinton [2014] JRC 074 (21 March 2014)

AG -v- Redon and Dowinton [2014] JRC 074 (21 March 2014)

Given the total quantity (1.14kg), repeated importations, and profit motive, a custodial sentence was warranted but, due to significant mitigation, a non-custodial sentence (community service and probation) was imposed.

Citation
[2014] JRC 074
Parties
Defendant: Redon; Defendant: Dowinton
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed; fines and disqualification for motoring offences; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Community Service, Probation, Financial Penalty, Forfeiture

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Parties

Redon

Defendant

Dowinton

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation and attempted importation of cannabis
  2. 2 Mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation
  3. 3 Proportionality of sentence between co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

Given the total quantity (1.14kg), repeated importations, and profit motive, a custodial sentence was warranted but, due to significant mitigation, a non-custodial sentence (community service and probation) was imposed.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed; fines and disqualification for motoring offences; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered

Orders

  • Redon: 210 hours community service (counts 1-3 concurrent), 12 months probation, £300 fine (count 5), £200 fine (count 6), 2 months' imprisonment in default, 1 year disqualification (counts 5 and 6), fine payable at £40 per week
  • Dowinton: 150 hours community service