Att. Gen. v Barr [2003] JLR_Note 12 (21 February 2003)

Att. Gen. v Barr [2003] JLR_Note 12 (21 February 2003)

Possession of drugs while in prison is an aggravating factor and justifies a custodial sentence.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Barr
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drugs, Possession, Sentence, Possession in Prison
Criminal Law Drugs Possession Sentence Possession in Prison

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Barr

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for possession of drugs in prison?

Ratio Decidendi

Possession of drugs while in prison is an aggravating factor and justifies a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

sentence imposed