Rimmer v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR 373 (19 July 2001)

Rimmer v Att. Gen. [2001] JLR 373 (19 July 2001)

The court held that for sentencing in cases involving importation of Class A drugs in powder form, the principal factors are the weight of the drugs and the defendant's involvement or role. Purity is only relevant if it exceeds 75%, and street value is a less important consideration.

Citation
[2001] JLR 373
Parties
Defendant: Rimmer; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Guidelines Determination
Outcome
Guideline judgment on sentencing factors for importation of Class A drugs in powder form.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Importation of Class a Drugs
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Importation of Class a Drugs

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Parties

Rimmer

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing Guidelines Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What are the principal factors in sentencing for importation of Class A drugs in powder form?
  2. 2 Should the court consider the purity of the drugs or their street value in sentencing?

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that for sentencing in cases involving importation of Class A drugs in powder form, the principal factors are the weight of the drugs and the defendant's involvement or role. Purity is only relevant if it exceeds 75%, and street value is a less important consideration.

Court Disposition

Guideline judgment on sentencing factors for importation of Class A drugs in powder form.