AG v Warren [2003] JRC 142 (04 August 2003)

AG v Warren [2003] JRC 142 (04 August 2003)

Given the quantity of heroin (149.98 grams), its value, and Warren's role as a mule, the appropriate starting point is ten years, reduced to seven years due to mitigation including guilty plea, cooperation, remorse, and vulnerability.

Citation
[2003] JRC 142
Parties
Defendant: Warren; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 August 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Warren

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of heroin (149.98 grams), its value, and Warren's role as a mule, the appropriate starting point is ten years, reduced to seven years due to mitigation including guilty plea, cooperation, remorse, and vulnerability.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Seven years' imprisonment
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs