AG v Taylor [2019] JRC 022 (11 February 2019)

AG v Taylor [2019] JRC 022 (11 February 2019)

Custodial sentence is appropriate due to the course of conduct involving drug trafficking and possession, consistent with court policy and the harm caused by drug dealing.

Citation
[2019] JRC 022
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Drug Trafficking, Possession of Controlled Drugs

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple drug offences
  2. 2 application of sentencing policy for drug offences
  3. 3 consideration of mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentence is appropriate due to the course of conduct involving drug trafficking and possession, consistent with court policy and the harm caused by drug dealing.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3.5 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 18 months' imprisonment on Count 2