AG v De Jesus and De Jesus [2007] JRC 161 (21 August 2007)

The seriousness of the offences, the quantity and method of importation, and the involvement of innocent third parties justified substantial custodial sentences and the recommendation of deportation, overriding family rights considerations.

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Citation: [2007] JRC 161
Parties: Defendant: Roberto De Jesus; Defendant: Noel De Jesus; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 21 August 2007
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing and Deportation Recommendation
Outcome: conviction and sentencing with deportation recommendation
Legal Topics: Drug Importation, Youth Detention, Deportation, Sentencing Guidelines, Mitigation

Criminal Law Drug Importation Youth Detention Deportation Sentencing Guidelines Mitigation

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Parties

Roberto De Jesus

Defendant

Noel De Jesus

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing and Deportation Recommendation

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for importation of Class A drugs
2 Whether deportation should be recommended for the defendants
3 Application of sentencing guidelines for youth offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing with deportation recommendation

Orders

Roberto De Jesus sentenced to 8 years' youth detention (concurrent on all counts)
Noel De Jesus sentenced to 10 years' youth detention (concurrent on all counts)

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