AG -v- Hasson and Hubbard [2008] JRC 076 (15 May 2008)

AG -v- Hasson and Hubbard [2008] JRC 076 (15 May 2008)

Sentences reflect the defendants' roles, quantities involved, prior convictions, and mitigation; caretaker role is significant, suspended sentence activated as requested by Crown due to procedural circumstances.

Citation
[2008] JRC 076
Parties
Defendant: Hasson; Defendant: Hubbard; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply, Suspended Sentence Activation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply Suspended Sentence Activation

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Parties

Hasson

Defendant

Hubbard

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for possession with intent to supply heroin
  2. 2 activation of suspended sentence
  3. 3 role of caretaker in drug distribution

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences reflect the defendants' roles, quantities involved, prior convictions, and mitigation; caretaker role is significant, suspended sentence activated as requested by Crown due to procedural circumstances.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Hasson sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment
  • Hubbard sentenced to 4.5 years' imprisonment, concurrent on each count