AG v Peacock [2003] JRC 032 (13 February 2003)

AG v Peacock [2003] JRC 032 (13 February 2003)

The defendant was sentenced to 4 years' imprisonment, below the usual starting point, due to his role as a mere custodian, guilty plea, young age, efforts at rehabilitation, and positive references.

Citation
[2003] JRC 032
Parties
Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
13 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of ecstasy tablets with intent to supply
  2. 2 Consideration of defendant's role and personal circumstances in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was sentenced to 4 years' imprisonment, below the usual starting point, due to his role as a mere custodian, guilty plea, young age, efforts at rehabilitation, and positive references.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs