AG v Cooke [2001] JRC 190 (06 September 2001)

AG v Cooke [2001] JRC 190 (06 September 2001)

The substantial quantity and value of imported class A drugs warrants a significant custodial sentence, with reductions for mitigating factors as submitted by the Crown Advocate.

Citation
[2001] JRC 190
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 September 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for importation of substantial quantity of class A drugs
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The substantial quantity and value of imported class A drugs warrants a significant custodial sentence, with reductions for mitigating factors as submitted by the Crown Advocate.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • Six years' imprisonment
  • Forfeiture and destruction of drugs