1998/109 - AG v Heys [1998] UR 109 (29 May 1998)

1998/109 - AG v Heys [1998] UR 109 (29 May 1998)

Given the small quantity of drugs, the absence of prior drug offences, and the defendant's complex personal circumstances as evidenced by detailed background reports, a sentence of probation and community service is appropriate instead of immediate custodial punishment.

Citation
[1998] UR 109
Parties
Defendant: Heys; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
29 May 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced to probation and community service
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Heys

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for small-scale cannabis supply
  2. 2 Consideration of personal circumstances in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the small quantity of drugs, the absence of prior drug offences, and the defendant's complex personal circumstances as evidenced by detailed background reports, a sentence of probation and community service is appropriate instead of immediate custodial punishment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced to probation and community service

Orders

  • 3 years probation
  • 180 hours community service to be completed in the first year