AG -v- Miah [2005] JRC 150 (27 October 2005)

AG -v- Miah [2005] JRC 150 (27 October 2005)

Given the small amount of heroin, mitigation, and the potential for rehabilitation, a probation order with drug treatment conditions is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2005] JRC 150
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order granted; no imprisonment
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation Orders
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Orders

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for heroin possession
  2. 2 rehabilitation versus incarceration

Ratio Decidendi

Given the small amount of heroin, mitigation, and the potential for rehabilitation, a probation order with drug treatment conditions is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

probation order granted; no imprisonment

Orders

  • Probation Order for 18 months
  • Mandatory attendance at Drug and Alcohol Service for 12 months