11/14/2016
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END DATE
14-Nov-16
THE QUEEN -v- DAYMON SIMMONS
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DEFENDANT'S LAWYER:
The Court of Appeal for Bermuda
Criminal Law
Baker President Bell JA Bernard JA
Ms. Victoria Greening
Mr. Marc Daniels
FACTS OF THE CASE:
Daymon Simmons was convicted for possession and intent to supply various controlled drugs within an increased penalty zone. The drugs included cocaine cannabis and cannabis resin with equipment for drug use also found. Simmons pled guilty and was initially sentenced to concurrent terms for each count leading to a practical term of 6 years for the most severe charge related to cocaine.
SUMMARY:
Whether the initial sentence was manifestly inadequate given the quantity of drugs involved and the location within an increased penalty zone.
OUTCOMES:
Initial sentence of 6 years deemed manifestly inadequate. Court substituted a sentence of 9 years.
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THE QUEEN -v- DAYMON SIMMONS
Daymon Simmons was convicted for possession and intent to supply various controlled drugs within an increased penalty zone. The drugs included cocaine cannabis and cannabis resin with equipment for drug use also found. Simmons pled guilty and was initially sentenced to concurrent terms for each count leading to a practical term of 6 years for the most severe charge related to cocaine.