AG v de Lima [2000] JRC 122 (30 June 2000)

AG v de Lima [2000] JRC 122 (30 June 2000)

Despite the usual custodial sentence for drug supply, the accused's frank admissions and time already spent in custody justify a non-custodial sentence with probation and community service.

Citation
[2000] JRC 122
Parties
Accused: de Lima
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 June 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

de Lima

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for supply and importation of heroin
  2. 2 impact of accused's admissions on charges

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the usual custodial sentence for drug supply, the accused's frank admissions and time already spent in custody justify a non-custodial sentence with probation and community service.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • accused placed on probation for 1 year
  • subject to ordinary conditions of good behaviour and direction by Probation Officer