AG v Humphrys [2001] JRC 171 (02 August 2001)

AG v Humphrys [2001] JRC 171 (02 August 2001)

The seriousness of class A drug trafficking and the defendant's repeated failure to comply with probation orders necessitate a custodial sentence of youth detention, with additional supervision possible under Article 10.

Citation
[2001] JRC 171
Parties
Prosecutor: Crown Advocate; Accused: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Youth Sentencing, Probation Violation
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Youth Sentencing Probation Violation

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Parties

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Defendant

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for youth convicted of class A drug trafficking
  2. 2 Effect of prior probation violations on sentencing
  3. 3 Application of supervision under Article 10 Criminal Justice (Young Offenders)(Jersey) Law 1994

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of class A drug trafficking and the defendant's repeated failure to comply with probation orders necessitate a custodial sentence of youth detention, with additional supervision possible under Article 10.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Four years' Youth Detention on Count 1
  • Six months' Youth Detention on probation-related counts, consecutive