AG v Holley [2003] JRC 063 (03 April 2003)

AG v Holley [2003] JRC 063 (03 April 2003)

Given Holley's age, emotional problems, employment prospects, and the opportunistic nature of the crime, the court imposed a probation order with conditions rather than immediate detention, but warned of strict consequences for breach.

Citation
[2003] JRC 063
Parties
Defendant: Holley; Prosecution: Crown Advocate Binnington
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
03 April 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order with conditions and compensation
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Probation Breach, Theft, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Probation Breach Theft Sentencing

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Parties

Holley

Defendant

Crown Advocate Binnington

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply
  2. 2 breach of probation order
  3. 3 sentencing for theft and attempted motor vehicle theft

Ratio Decidendi

Given Holley's age, emotional problems, employment prospects, and the opportunistic nature of the crime, the court imposed a probation order with conditions rather than immediate detention, but warned of strict consequences for breach.

Court Disposition

probation order with conditions and compensation

Orders

  • Existing probation order discharged.
  • Defendant placed on 2 years' probation.