AG v Reynolds [2000] JRC 160 (08 August 2000)

AG v Reynolds [2000] JRC 160 (08 August 2000)

The seriousness of the heroin importation and the defendant's role justified a substantial custodial sentence, with mitigating factors fully considered but not sufficient to reduce the sentence below 8½ years.

Citation
[2000] JRC 160
Parties
Defendant: Reynolds; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 August 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing

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Parties

Reynolds

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for heroin importation
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the heroin importation and the defendant's role justified a substantial custodial sentence, with mitigating factors fully considered but not sufficient to reduce the sentence below 8½ years.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to 8½ years' imprisonment