AG -v- Steer [2017] JRC 059 (07 April 2017)
- Citation
- [2017] JRC 059
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
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- Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
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Holding and result
The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and was sentenced to a fine and forfeiture of the drugs and paraphernalia.
Court disposition
convicted and fined
Orders
- Fine of £100 to be paid within 7 days
- Forfeiture and destruction of drugs and paraphernalia
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Material facts
Parties
Unspecified Defendant
DefendantAmounts and remedies
- Fine: GBP 100
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Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
possession of cannabis
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Unspecified
Possession of controlled drugs is an offence punishable by fine and forfeiture.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and was sentenced to a fine and forfeiture of the drugs and paraphernalia.
Court disposition
convicted and fined
- Fine of £100 to be paid within 7 days
- Forfeiture and destruction of drugs and paraphernalia
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Judgment
JUDGMENT THE Lieutenant BAILIFF: 1. You are here to be sentenced on one count on the Indictment of the possession of cannabis to which you have pleaded guilty and we impose a fine of £100 and we will allow you 7 days in which to pay that.
2. We also order the forfeiture and the destruction of the drugs and paraphernalia concerned. No Authorities Page Last Updated: 18 Aug 2017 BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII
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