AG v De Caires (Royal Court : Hearing (Criminal) : Temple) [2026] JRC 088 (31 March 2026)

AG v De Caires (Royal Court : Hearing (Criminal) : Temple) [2026] JRC 088 (31 March 2026)

Given the significant quantities of Class A drugs, the Defendant's role as a street-level dealer, aggravating features of harassment, and absence of exceptional mitigation, custodial sentences were mandatory. Sentences were set in accordance with guideline cases, with an uplift for multiple drugs and reductions for totality and delay. A restraining order and confiscation order were appropriate to protect the victim and recover criminal benefit.

Citation
[2026] JRC 088
Parties
Defendant: Daniel De Caires; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Defendant sentenced to a total of 6 years and 9 months' imprisonment; restraining order imposed; confiscation and forfeiture orders made.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Harassment, Sentencing, Restraining Orders, Confiscation Orders
Criminal Law Drug Offences Harassment Sentencing Restraining Orders Confiscation Orders

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Parties

Daniel De Caires

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession and supply of Class A drugs
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for harassment under Jersey law
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines and totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

Given the significant quantities of Class A drugs, the Defendant's role as a street-level dealer, aggravating features of harassment, and absence of exceptional mitigation, custodial sentences were mandatory. Sentences were set in accordance with guideline cases, with an uplift for multiple drugs and reductions for totality and delay. A restraining order and confiscation order were appropriate to protect the victim and recover criminal benefit.

Court Disposition

Defendant sentenced to a total of 6 years and 9 months' imprisonment; restraining order imposed; confiscation and forfeiture orders made.

Orders

  • Imprisonment: 6 years 9 months total (Counts 1-3 concurrent, harassment consecutive)
  • Restraining order for 6 years prohibiting contact with victim