Davey v AG [2002] JRC 217A (13 November 2002)

Davey v AG [2002] JRC 217A (13 November 2002)

No discount is warranted for information provided by the appellant regarding his drug supplier as it was unreliable, unconfirmed, and lacked practical utility. The sentence of 9 months' imprisonment is not manifestly excessive given the appellant's record and the totality of offending.

Citation
[2002] JRC 217A
Parties
Appellant: Appellant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 November 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Mitigation, Discount for Cooperation, Larceny, Drug Possession
Criminal Law Sentencing Mitigation Discount for Cooperation Larceny Drug Possession

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Parties

Appellant

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 9 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient discount was given for cooperation and naming of drug supplier
  3. 3 Appropriate approach to discount for assistance to authorities

Ratio Decidendi

No discount is warranted for information provided by the appellant regarding his drug supplier as it was unreliable, unconfirmed, and lacked practical utility. The sentence of 9 months' imprisonment is not manifestly excessive given the appellant's record and the totality of offending.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 9 months' imprisonment concurrent on each charge upheld