Styles v Att. Gen. [2006] JLR 210 (14 July 2006)

Styles v Att. Gen. [2006] JLR 210 (14 July 2006)

The Campbell starting points for sentencing in Class B drug trafficking offences are not excessive and are applicable to all such offences, including conspiracy to import. The higher sentences in Jersey are justified by local circumstances and policy considerations.

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Citation
[2006] JLR 210
Parties
Applicant: Styles; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Importation of Drugs, Conspiracy
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Importation of Drugs Conspiracy

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Parties

Styles

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Campbell starting points for sentencing in Class B drug trafficking offences are excessive
  2. 2 Whether such starting points apply to all offences involving trafficking of Class B drugs, including conspiracy to import
  3. 3 Whether it is objectionable that sentences in Jersey are much higher than in other jurisdictions

Ratio Decidendi

The Campbell starting points for sentencing in Class B drug trafficking offences are not excessive and are applicable to all such offences, including conspiracy to import. The higher sentences in Jersey are justified by local circumstances and policy considerations.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed