AG v Zaman [2011] JRC 080 (13 April 2011)

AG v Zaman [2011] JRC 080 (13 April 2011)

The appropriate starting point for importation of 54 grams of heroin is 10 years' imprisonment, but greater weight was given to mitigating factors due to the defendant's guilty plea, limited cooperation, and efforts at rehabilitation, resulting in a sentence of 6½ years.

Citation
[2011] JRC 080
Parties
Defendant: Zaman; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Importation Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Zaman

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of heroin
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate starting point for importation of 54 grams of heroin is 10 years' imprisonment, but greater weight was given to mitigating factors due to the defendant's guilty plea, limited cooperation, and efforts at rehabilitation, resulting in a sentence of 6½ years.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 6½ years
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs