AG -v- Vieira 16-Feb-2006 [2006] JRC 027 (16 February 2006)

AG -v- Vieira 16-Feb-2006 [2006] JRC 027 (16 February 2006)

Mitigating factors justify reduction from starting point; total sentence imposed reflects seriousness of offence and personal circumstances.

Citation
[2006] JRC 027
Parties
Defendant: Vieira; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 February 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Deportation

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Parties

Vieira

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of heroin with intent to supply
  2. 2 consideration of deportation for non-national offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Mitigating factors justify reduction from starting point; total sentence imposed reflects seriousness of offence and personal circumstances.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3½ years' imprisonment on count 1
  • 2 weeks' imprisonment consecutive on count 2