AG v Richomme [2022] JRC 283 (15 December 2022)

AG v Richomme [2022] JRC 283 (15 December 2022)

Given the seriousness of the offences, only a custodial sentence is warranted. The Crown's starting point for the First Indictment is accepted. Sentences on the Third Indictment are to run concurrently with each other but consecutively to the First Indictment. Confiscation order is made in the nominal sum of £1, reflecting benefit from criminal conduct.

Citation
[2022] JRC 283
Parties
Prosecution: Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Confiscation Order, Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Confiscation Order Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for serious drug offences
  2. 2 application of concurrent and consecutive sentences
  3. 3 confiscation order determination

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, only a custodial sentence is warranted. The Crown's starting point for the First Indictment is accepted. Sentences on the Third Indictment are to run concurrently with each other but consecutively to the First Indictment. Confiscation order is made in the nominal sum of £1, reflecting benefit from criminal conduct.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years and 13 weeks' imprisonment on the First Indictment
  • 4 weeks' imprisonment on the first offence of the Third Indictment (threatening and abusive behaviour on bail)