AG -v- Lynch [2013] JRC 093 (16 May 2013)

AG -v- Lynch [2013] JRC 093 (16 May 2013)

Given the quantity of cocaine, evidence of regular drug dealing, and lack of significant mitigation for social supply, a custodial sentence of 6 years is appropriate. The defendant's continued presence is detrimental to the Island, justifying a recommendation for deportation.

Citation
[2013] JRC 093
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment; recommendation for deportation; forfeiture and destruction of drugs and paraphernalia ordered.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of cocaine with intent to supply
  2. 2 Mitigation for social supply
  3. 3 Recommendation for deportation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of cocaine, evidence of regular drug dealing, and lack of significant mitigation for social supply, a custodial sentence of 6 years is appropriate. The defendant's continued presence is detrimental to the Island, justifying a recommendation for deportation.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment; recommendation for deportation; forfeiture and destruction of drugs and paraphernalia ordered.

Orders

  • 6 years' imprisonment on Count 1 (possession with intent to supply)
  • 6 years' imprisonment on Count 3 (possession with intent to supply)