AG v Fannon [2005] JRC 033 (24 March 2005)

AG v Fannon [2005] JRC 033 (24 March 2005)

The defendant is entitled to a one-third reduction in sentence for an early guilty plea, as there is no reason to withhold the conventional discount in this case.

Citation
[2005] JRC 033
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 March 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for possession and concealment of controlled drugs
  2. 2 Extent of mitigation for early guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant is entitled to a one-third reduction in sentence for an early guilty plea, as there is no reason to withhold the conventional discount in this case.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 5.5 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 1 month imprisonment on Count 2