1998/216 - AG v Dicker, Driscoll and Wakeham [1998] UR 216 (28 October 1998)

1998/216 - AG v Dicker, Driscoll and Wakeham [1998] UR 216 (28 October 1998)

Given the large quantity of cannabis imported and the seriousness of the offence, the appropriate sentences are 8 years imprisonment (or Youth Detention) for the principal count, with concurrent sentences for related offences, following established sentencing guidelines.

Citation
[1998] UR 216
Parties
Defendant: Wakeham; Defendant: Dicker; Defendant: Driscoll
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentences
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Youth Detention
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Youth Detention

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Parties

Wakeham

Defendant

Dicker

Defendant

Driscoll

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for large-scale importation of cannabis
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences
  3. 3 consideration of personal circumstances in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the large quantity of cannabis imported and the seriousness of the offence, the appropriate sentences are 8 years imprisonment (or Youth Detention) for the principal count, with concurrent sentences for related offences, following established sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentences

Orders

  • Wakeham: 8 years imprisonment (count 1), 12 months imprisonment concurrent (count 2), 1 month imprisonment concurrent (count 4)
  • Dicker: 8 years imprisonment (count 1), 12 months imprisonment concurrent (count 2)