Att. Gen. v Lundy [1995] JLR_Note 9b (08 June 1995)

Att. Gen. v Lundy [1995] JLR_Note 9b (08 June 1995)

The court held that possession can be inferred from the facts and circumstances presented, even if direct evidence is lacking.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Lundy
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 June 1995
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Possession, Inference of Possession
Criminal Law Drug Offences Possession Inference of Possession

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Lundy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether possession of drugs can be inferred from the circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that possession can be inferred from the facts and circumstances presented, even if direct evidence is lacking.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Inference of possession upheld