AG-Shahnowaz and Lockett 30-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 174 (30 November 2006)

AG-Shahnowaz and Lockett 30-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 174 (30 November 2006)

Shahnowaz organised the importation of heroin for personal use, with aggravation due to use of a vulnerable young woman; mitigation for guilty plea was limited due to lateness. Miss Lockett, as a vulnerable young offender, was sentenced to probation under the relevant youth justice law.

Citation
[2006] JRC 174
Parties
Defendant: Shahnowaz; Co Defendant: Miss Lockett; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Shahnowaz sentenced to 5.5 years' imprisonment; Miss Lockett sentenced to 2 years' probation.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Importation of Controlled Substances, Sentencing, Probation, Youth Offenders
Criminal Law Drug Offences Importation of Controlled Substances Sentencing Probation Youth Offenders

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Parties

Shahnowaz

Defendant

Miss Lockett

Co Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of heroin for personal use
  2. 2 Mitigation for guilty plea
  3. 3 Sentencing of vulnerable young offender under youth justice law

Ratio Decidendi

Shahnowaz organised the importation of heroin for personal use, with aggravation due to use of a vulnerable young woman; mitigation for guilty plea was limited due to lateness. Miss Lockett, as a vulnerable young offender, was sentenced to probation under the relevant youth justice law.

Court Disposition

Shahnowaz sentenced to 5.5 years' imprisonment; Miss Lockett sentenced to 2 years' probation.

Orders

  • Shahnowaz: 5.5 years' imprisonment on Count 1, 2 months concurrent on Count 2, 1 month concurrent for breach of probation, probation order discharged, forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered.
  • Miss Lockett: 2 years' probation with core programme, treatment order, and supervision by Alcohol and Drugs Service.