1998/213 - AG v Flynn [1998] UR 213 (23 October 1998)

1998/213 - AG v Flynn [1998] UR 213 (23 October 1998)

The seriousness of both the larceny and drug trafficking offences warranted custodial sentences, with the total sentence reduced to facilitate payment of compensation to the Social Security Department, in line with the policy of recognising the seriousness of drug dealing and applying relevant case law.

Citation
[1998] UR 213
Parties
Defendant: Flynn; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 October 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Larceny, False Pretences, Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Compensation Order
Criminal Law Larceny False Pretences Drug Trafficking Sentencing Compensation Order

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Parties

Flynn

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for larceny and drug trafficking
  2. 2 Application of compensation order
  3. 3 Concurrent and consecutive sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of both the larceny and drug trafficking offences warranted custodial sentences, with the total sentence reduced to facilitate payment of compensation to the Social Security Department, in line with the policy of recognising the seriousness of drug dealing and applying relevant case law.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • 3 months imprisonment on count 1
  • 3 months imprisonment concurrent on counts 2 to 5