AG -v- Allen [2011] JRC 128 (01 July 2011)

AG -v- Allen [2011] JRC 128 (01 July 2011)

The Defendant's role as a minder, the substantial value of drugs, and previous convictions warranted a custodial sentence, with mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation resulting in a 2-year imprisonment.

Citation
[2011] JRC 128
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
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

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply cannabis resin
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant's role as a minder, the substantial value of drugs, and previous convictions warranted a custodial sentence, with mitigation for guilty plea and cooperation resulting in a 2-year imprisonment.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs