AG -v- Da Conceicao 17-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 166 (17 November 2006)

AG -v- Da Conceicao 17-Nov-2006 [2006] JRC 166 (17 November 2006)

The defendant's cooperation with authorities by naming the supplier and willingness to testify is a significant mitigating factor, justifying a reduction in the standard sentence for possession of a Class A drug.

Citation
[2006] JRC 166
Parties
Prosecution: Crown; Defendant: Unnamed Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Mitigation

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Unnamed Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for possession of a small quantity of a Class A drug given the defendant's cooperation with authorities?

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's cooperation with authorities by naming the supplier and willingness to testify is a significant mitigating factor, justifying a reduction in the standard sentence for possession of a Class A drug.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 months' imprisonment
  • Recommendation for deportation from Jersey after sentence