AG v Ferreira [2002] JRC 238 (13 December 2002)

AG v Ferreira [2002] JRC 238 (13 December 2002)

Exceptional mitigation, including rehabilitation and cessation of drug use confirmed by reports, justified a non-custodial sentence despite normal custodial starting point for Class A drug supply.

Citation
[2002] JRC 238
Parties
Prosecutor: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 December 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Motoring Offences
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Youth Offenders Motoring Offences

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 possession of ecstasy with intent to supply
  2. 2 driving without licence and insurance
  3. 3 appropriate sentencing for youth offender

Ratio Decidendi

Exceptional mitigation, including rehabilitation and cessation of drug use confirmed by reports, justified a non-custodial sentence despite normal custodial starting point for Class A drug supply.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Fine of £200 payable by 31 January 2003
  • Disqualification from driving for 3 months (count 1)