AG v Skeete [2002] JRC 130 (12 July 2002)

AG v Skeete [2002] JRC 130 (12 July 2002)

Importation of a commercial quantity of cannabis, even absent proof of intent to sell, is a serious offence warranting a custodial sentence; mitigation and guilty plea justify reduction to 4 months' custody.

Citation
[2002] JRC 130
Parties
Defendant: Skeete; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 July 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
guilty plea; custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Controlled Substances
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Controlled Substances

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Parties

Skeete

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of commercial quantity of cannabis
  2. 2 Whether drugs were for personal use or commercial use

Ratio Decidendi

Importation of a commercial quantity of cannabis, even absent proof of intent to sell, is a serious offence warranting a custodial sentence; mitigation and guilty plea justify reduction to 4 months' custody.

Court Disposition

guilty plea; custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 4 months' custody
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs