AG v Summers [2004] JRC 189 (01 November 2004)

AG v Summers [2004] JRC 189 (01 November 2004)

The appropriate sentence for importing 86 grams of cocaine, considering the defendant's role as courier and mitigating factors, is 5 years' imprisonment after a 4-year deduction from the 9-year starting point.

Citation
[2004] JRC 189
Parties
Defendant: Summers
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Summers

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of cocaine
  2. 2 mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for importing 86 grams of cocaine, considering the defendant's role as courier and mitigating factors, is 5 years' imprisonment after a 4-year deduction from the 9-year starting point.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs