Stewart v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 13a (18 April 1994)

Stewart v Att. Gen. [1994] JLR_Note 13a (18 April 1994)

The court held that knowledge of the nature of the drug is a necessary element for conviction in drug importation cases.

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Parties
Applicant: Stewart; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 April 1994
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment delivered
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Knowledge of Nature of Drug
Criminal Law Drug Importation Knowledge of Nature of Drug

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Parties

Stewart

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused had knowledge of the nature of the drug being imported

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that knowledge of the nature of the drug is a necessary element for conviction in drug importation cases.

Court Disposition

judgment delivered