Gracia v AG [2002] JRC 126A (08 July 2002)

The Magistrate's sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive given the seriousness and persistence of the offences.

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Citation: [2002] JRC 126A
Parties: Appellant: Gracia; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 08 July 2002
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrate's Court
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Drug Offences, False Pretences

Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences False Pretences

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Parties

Gracia

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Magistrate's Court

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Magistrate's sentence was wrong in principle or manifestly excessive
2 Appropriateness of custodial sentence for obtaining drugs by false pretences and possession of heroin

Ratio Decidendi

The Magistrate's sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive given the seriousness and persistence of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

sentence of six months' imprisonment upheld

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