AG v Marrett [2000] JRC 167 (18 August 2000)

AG v Marrett [2000] JRC 167 (18 August 2000)

The combination of a guilty plea, immediate cooperation, good character, family support, low risk of re-offending, and the offence being committed to repay debts constitutes exceptional circumstances justifying a non-custodial sentence.

Citation
[2000] JRC 167
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 August 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances justify a non-custodial sentence for possession of class B drugs with intent to supply

Ratio Decidendi

The combination of a guilty plea, immediate cooperation, good character, family support, low risk of re-offending, and the offence being committed to repay debts constitutes exceptional circumstances justifying a non-custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Fine of £500 or one month's imprisonment in default on count 1
  • 12 months probation on count 2