AG v Rodrigues and Viveiros [2008] JRC 109 (04 July 2008)

Sentences were determined based on the Rimmer guidelines, personal mitigation, remorse, and absence of aggravating evidence such as drug paraphernalia or lists.

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Citation: [2008] JRC 109
Parties: Defendant: Rodrigues; Defendant: Viveiros; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 July 2008
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics: Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Confiscation, Forfeiture

Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Confiscation Forfeiture

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Parties

Rodrigues

Defendant

Viveiros

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Sentencing for drug trafficking involving heroin
2 Application of Rimmer guidelines
3 Consideration of mitigation and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined based on the Rimmer guidelines, personal mitigation, remorse, and absence of aggravating evidence such as drug paraphernalia or lists.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

Rodrigues sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment including time in custody
Viveiros sentenced to 1 year's imprisonment including time in custody

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