Calter v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 7c (17 January 1985)
Possession of a drug in a quantity too small for measurement does not constitute an offence under the relevant law.
- Parties
- Applicant: Calter; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 17 January 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- application allowed
- Legal Topics
- Drug Offences, Possession, De Minimis
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Parties
Calter
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether possession of a drug in a quantity too small for measurement constitutes an offence
Ratio Decidendi
Possession of a drug in a quantity too small for measurement does not constitute an offence under the relevant law.
Court Disposition
application allowed
Orders
- Applicant acquitted of possession charge
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