AG v Ozard [2002] JRC 220 (15 November 2002)

AG v Ozard [2002] JRC 220 (15 November 2002)

Given the defendant's young age, motivation for rehabilitation, and supporting reports, probation with treatment and community service is justified over immediate detention, but breach will result in custodial sentence.

Citation
[2002] JRC 220
Parties
Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 November 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation with conditions and community service order imposed; custodial sentence suspended
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Drug Offences, Youth Detention
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Community Service Drug Offences Youth Detention

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Parties

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for repeat drug-related offences by a young offender
  2. 2 Consideration of rehabilitation versus detention

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's young age, motivation for rehabilitation, and supporting reports, probation with treatment and community service is justified over immediate detention, but breach will result in custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

probation with conditions and community service order imposed; custodial sentence suspended

Orders

  • 1 year probation with condition to attend SMART course
  • Subject to treatment order and attendance at Drug and Alcohol Service