AG -v- Povey [2016] JRC 133 (05 August 2016)
- Citation
- [2016] JRC 133
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
More details
- Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
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Holding and result
The defendant was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for possession of cannabis, with immediate release due to time served, and the drugs were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.
Court disposition
conviction and sentencing
Orders
- two weeks' imprisonment with immediate release
- forfeiture and destruction of drugs
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Material facts
Parties
Mr Povey
DefendantAmounts and remedies
- Imprisonment Duration: 2
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Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
possession of cannabis
- 02
sentencing for drug offences
- 03
forfeiture of drugs
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Legal principle 1
Sentencing for possession of controlled substances and forfeiture orders
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The defendant was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for possession of cannabis, with immediate release due to time served, and the drugs were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.
Court disposition
conviction and sentencing
- two weeks' imprisonment with immediate release
- forfeiture and destruction of drugs
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Judgment
JUDGMENT THE BAILIFF: 1. Mr Povey, on the count of possession of cannabis you are sentenced to 2 weeks' imprisonment which will result in your immediate release as you have served time already.
2. We order the forfeiture and destruction of the drugs. No Authorities Page Last Updated: 17 Oct 2016 BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII
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