AG v Cooper [2000] JRC 173 (01 September 2000)

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated breaches of probation and demonstrated inability to comply with community-based sanctions, despite mitigation for cooperation and self-indictment.

Citation: [2000] JRC 173
Parties: Defendant: Cooper; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 01 September 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics: Youth Detention, Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Breach of Probation

Criminal Law Youth Detention Drug Trafficking Sentencing Breach of Probation

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Parties

Cooper

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate for a young offender with repeated breaches of probation
2 Mitigation in sentencing for cooperation and self-indictment

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence imposed due to repeated breaches of probation and demonstrated inability to comply with community-based sanctions, despite mitigation for cooperation and self-indictment.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

2 years' Youth Detention on count 1
2 months' Youth Detention on count 2, concurrent