AG v Harris [2007] JRC 156 (10 August 2007)

AG v Harris [2007] JRC 156 (10 August 2007)

Given the seriousness of supplying a Class A drug to a prison inmate, the defendant's repeated probation failures, and lack of motivation to address addiction, a custodial sentence is warranted despite mitigation and suggestions for a non-custodial sentence.

Citation
[2007] JRC 156
Parties
Defendant: Harris; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 August 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation Breach
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Breach

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Parties

Harris

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for supplying a Class A drug to a prison inmate
  2. 2 Consideration of non-custodial sentence given prior probation failures

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of supplying a Class A drug to a prison inmate, the defendant's repeated probation failures, and lack of motivation to address addiction, a custodial sentence is warranted despite mitigation and suggestions for a non-custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 2 years
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs