AG -v- Turmel Le Monnier and Rees [2016] JRC 009 (15 January 2016)

AG -v- Turmel Le Monnier and Rees [2016] JRC 009 (15 January 2016)

Turmel's role as organizer and proximity to the drug source justified a custodial sentence, while the lesser involvement and mitigation for Le Monnier and Rees warranted non-custodial sentences.

Citation
[2016] JRC 009
Parties
Defendant: Turmel; Defendant: Le Monnier; Defendant: Rees
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
partially custodial sentences imposed; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Class C Drugs
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Class C Drugs

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Parties

Turmel

Defendant

Le Monnier

Defendant

Rees

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for importation of class C drugs
  2. 2 Distinction in culpability among co-defendants
  3. 3 Consideration of mitigation and aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Turmel's role as organizer and proximity to the drug source justified a custodial sentence, while the lesser involvement and mitigation for Le Monnier and Rees warranted non-custodial sentences.

Court Disposition

partially custodial sentences imposed; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered

Orders

  • Turmel sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment (concurrent on all counts)
  • Rees sentenced to 120 hours' community service (equivalent to 6 months' imprisonment)