1999/151A - AG v Collins [1999] UR 151A (10 September 1999)

1999/151A - AG v Collins [1999] UR 151A (10 September 1999)

A custodial sentence is mandatory for possession of commercial quantities of cannabis with intent to supply, regardless of personal circumstances, in line with Court of Appeal guidelines.

Citation
[1999] UR 151A
Parties
Defendant: Collins; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 September 1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Forfeiture

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Parties

Collins

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for possession of cannabis with intent to supply
  2. 2 Appropriate punishment for first-time drug offenders with commercial quantities

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is mandatory for possession of commercial quantities of cannabis with intent to supply, regardless of personal circumstances, in line with Court of Appeal guidelines.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 months imprisonment on Count 1
  • 12 months imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent