AG v Bull [2004] JRC 147 (27 August 2004)

AG v Bull [2004] JRC 147 (27 August 2004)

Given the seriousness of the offence, the commercial quantity of drugs, and the defendant's history of failing to respond to non-custodial sentences, a custodial sentence of 12 months youth detention is appropriate.

Citation
[2004] JRC 147
Parties
Defendant: Bull; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 August 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Youth Detention, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Youth Detention Sentencing

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Parties

Bull

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for importation of commercial quantity of cannabis by young offender
  2. 2 consideration of custodial versus non-custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence, the commercial quantity of drugs, and the defendant's history of failing to respond to non-custodial sentences, a custodial sentence of 12 months youth detention is appropriate.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 12 months youth detention imposed