AG -v- Bishop [2012] JRC 193A (22 October 2012)

AG -v- Bishop [2012] JRC 193A (22 October 2012)

Given the defendant's repeat offence and the quantity of cannabis involved, a custodial sentence of 15 months is appropriate, with sentences to run concurrently.

Citation
[2012] JRC 193A
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for repeat drug trafficking offence involving 1.05 kg of cannabis

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeat offence and the quantity of cannabis involved, a custodial sentence of 15 months is appropriate, with sentences to run concurrently.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 15 months' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 2 weeks' imprisonment on Count 3, to run concurrently