AG v Annand [2022] JRC 146 (07 July 2022)

AG v Annand [2022] JRC 146 (07 July 2022)

The defendant played a crucial role in the commercial supply of cocaine, warranting a custodial sentence. Substantial credit was given for the guilty plea and mitigation, reducing the sentence from the starting point.

Citation
[2022] JRC 146
Parties
Defendant: Christopher Annand; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted on Count 3, not guilty on Count 1, sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Guilty Plea Credit
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Guilty Plea Credit

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Parties

Christopher Annand

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for commercial supply of class A drugs
  2. 2 Credit for guilty plea timing
  3. 3 Consideration of mitigation and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant played a crucial role in the commercial supply of cocaine, warranting a custodial sentence. Substantial credit was given for the guilty plea and mitigation, reducing the sentence from the starting point.

Court Disposition

convicted on Count 3, not guilty on Count 1, sentence imposed

Orders

  • Four and a half years' imprisonment on Count 3
  • One month concurrent on Count 2