AG -v- Murphy [2009] JRC 155 (04 August 2009)

Given the substantial quantity of heroin, the defendant's role as a minder, and the aggravating and mitigating factors, a sentence of 8 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Citation: [2009] JRC 155
Parties: Defendant: Ryan Murphy; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 August 2009
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Ryan Murphy

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply a substantial quantity of heroin
2 Mitigating and aggravating factors in sentencing for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the substantial quantity of heroin, the defendant's role as a minder, and the aggravating and mitigating factors, a sentence of 8 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence imposed

Orders

8 years' imprisonment for the defendant
Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs