AG -v- C [2008] JRC 138 (15 August 2008)

AG -v- C [2008] JRC 138 (15 August 2008)

Given the defendant's breach of probation and the seriousness of the offences, community service is warranted under the relevant youth justice legislation, with a reduction to reflect limited involvement.

Citation
[2008] JRC 138
Parties
Defendant: C
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order imposed
Legal Topics
Production of Cannabis, Supply of Cannabis, Breach of Probation, Community Service, Youth Detention
Criminal Law Production of Cannabis Supply of Cannabis Breach of Probation Community Service Youth Detention

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Parties

C

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for youth convicted of production and supply of cannabis
  2. 2 Consequence of breaching probation order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's breach of probation and the seriousness of the offences, community service is warranted under the relevant youth justice legislation, with a reduction to reflect limited involvement.

Court Disposition

community service order imposed

Orders

  • 150 hours' community service on Count 1 (concurrent)
  • 150 hours' community service on Count 2 (concurrent)