AG -v- Thompson [2015] JRC 165 (07 August 2015)

Given the continuing breach of the law, the sophistication of the operation, and the defendant's age and knowledge, a custodial sentence is warranted rather than community service.

Citation: [2015] JRC 165
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 07 August 2015
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Cannabis Production, Supply of Controlled Substances

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Cannabis Production Supply of Controlled Substances

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for production and supply of cannabis
2 Whether to impose custodial or community service sentence
3 Assessment of seriousness based on quantity and sophistication

Ratio Decidendi

Given the continuing breach of the law, the sophistication of the operation, and the defendant's age and knowledge, a custodial sentence is warranted rather than community service.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

15 months' imprisonment on Count 1
12 months' imprisonment on Count 2