AG -v- Logan [2015] JRC 113 (27 May 2015)

AG -v- Logan [2015] JRC 113 (27 May 2015)

Given the quantity and value of cannabis imported, and the defendant's high risk of reoffending, a custodial sentence of 7 years is appropriate, with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs ordered.

Citation
[2015] JRC 113
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 May 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Controlled Substances, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Controlled Substances Forfeiture

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 fraudulent evasion of prohibition on importation of controlled drugs
  2. 2 appropriate sentencing for drug importation
  3. 3 forfeiture of controlled substances

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity and value of cannabis imported, and the defendant's high risk of reoffending, a custodial sentence of 7 years is appropriate, with forfeiture and destruction of the drugs ordered.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 7 years imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs