1998/253 - AG v Jeffery [1998] UR 253 (11 December 1998)

1998/253 - AG v Jeffery [1998] UR 253 (11 December 1998)

Given the minimal nature of the trafficking and the defendant's cooperation, the case is exceptionally marginal and justifies the exercise of discretion to impose a probation order rather than a custodial sentence.

Citation
[1998] UR 253
Parties
Defendant: Jeffery; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 December 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation Orders
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Orders

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Parties

Jeffery

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for minimal trafficking of cannabis
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances justify non-custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the minimal nature of the trafficking and the defendant's cooperation, the case is exceptionally marginal and justifies the exercise of discretion to impose a probation order rather than a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

probation order

Orders

  • Probation Order of 2 years
  • Attendance at Alcohol and Drugs Service as instructed by Probation Officer