AG v Stammers [2002] JRC 212 (04 November 2002)

AG v Stammers [2002] JRC 212 (04 November 2002)

The appropriate sentence for importing 104 grams of heroin, after considering mitigation including a guilty plea and personal circumstances, is 7½ years' imprisonment, reduced from a 10-year starting point.

Citation
[2002] JRC 212
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 November 2002
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

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 mitigating factors in sentencing for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for importing 104 grams of heroin, after considering mitigation including a guilty plea and personal circumstances, is 7½ years' imprisonment, reduced from a 10-year starting point.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

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