AG -v- Penha [2014] JRC 098A (25 April 2014)

AG -v- Penha [2014] JRC 098A (25 April 2014)

The Court is bound to sentence on the technical basis of the plea accepted, resulting in a fine rather than a custodial sentence.

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Citation
[2014] JRC 098A
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and fined
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Supply of Controlled Substances
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Supply of Controlled Substances

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should be sentenced for being concerned in the supply of cannabis on the technical basis of the plea

Ratio Decidendi

The Court is bound to sentence on the technical basis of the plea accepted, resulting in a fine rather than a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and fined

Orders

  • Fine of £200 to be paid within one month
  • Default sentence of 2 weeks' imprisonment if fine not paid