AG -v- Baker [2005] JRC 154 (04 November 2005)

AG -v- Baker [2005] JRC 154 (04 November 2005)

The court determined that probation combined with a treatment order is the most effective way to prevent re-offending and support rehabilitation, given the defendant's motivation and prior positive reports.

Citation
[2005] JRC 154
Parties
Defendant: Kayleigh Baker
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 November 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order granted
Legal Topics
Probation, Drug Addiction, Sentencing
Criminal Law Probation Drug Addiction Sentencing

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Parties

Kayleigh Baker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether probation and treatment order are appropriate for a defendant with heroin addiction
  2. 2 Whether employment conditions should be imposed to reduce risk of relapse

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that probation combined with a treatment order is the most effective way to prevent re-offending and support rehabilitation, given the defendant's motivation and prior positive reports.

Court Disposition

probation order granted

Orders

  • Defendant placed on probation for 12 months
  • Defendant subject to treatment order for 12 months