AG v Lakeman [2002] JRC 63 (15 March 2002)

AG v Lakeman [2002] JRC 63 (15 March 2002)

This is an exceptional case where the defendant did not engage in commercial trafficking, is young, and has a drug problem that may be addressed through probation rather than custody.

Citation
[2002] JRC 63
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence; probation
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of ecstasy tablets found after a party
  2. 2 Applicability of Campbell guidelines for commercial drug trafficking
  3. 3 Consideration of defendant's age and drug problem in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

This is an exceptional case where the defendant did not engage in commercial trafficking, is young, and has a drug problem that may be addressed through probation rather than custody.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence; probation

Orders

  • Placed on probation for 1 year with conditions: attend Drug and Alcohol Service, remain abstinent from all drugs (random urine analysis), comply with treatment determined by Alcohol and Drugs Service, attend SMART programme, comply with probation officer's instructions especially regarding employment.