AG v Ryan [2004] JRC 151 (31 August 2004)

AG v Ryan [2004] JRC 151 (31 August 2004)

The proper sentence for importation of ecstasy, taking into account two further offences and all available mitigation, is 7 years' imprisonment with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.

Citation
[2004] JRC 151
Parties
Defendant: Ryan; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation, Taking Offences Into Consideration
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation Taking Offences Into Consideration

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Parties

Ryan

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of ecstasy
  2. 2 Consideration of additional offences under Criminal Justice (Taking of Offences into Consideration) (Jersey) Rules, 2000
  3. 3 Extent of mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation

Ratio Decidendi

The proper sentence for importation of ecstasy, taking into account two further offences and all available mitigation, is 7 years' imprisonment with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs