AG -v- Cook 9 Oct-2009 [2009] JRC 192 (09 October 2009)

AG -v- Cook 9 Oct-2009 [2009] JRC 192 (09 October 2009)

The Court imposed a non-custodial sentence based on evidence of rehabilitation and community contribution, despite prior failures to respond to leniency.

Citation
[2009] JRC 192
Parties
Prosecutor: Crown Advocate; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
09 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Community Service, Probation, Exclusion Order, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Community Service Probation Exclusion Order Forfeiture

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Parties

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drug-related offences
  2. 2 consideration of rehabilitation and prior conduct

Ratio Decidendi

The Court imposed a non-custodial sentence based on evidence of rehabilitation and community contribution, despite prior failures to respond to leniency.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 1 year Probation Order
  • 120 hours Community Service (Count 4) with alternative of 6 months' imprisonment