AG v Lakeman [2002] JRC 160 (30 August 2002)

AG v Lakeman [2002] JRC 160 (30 August 2002)

Given the defendant's repeated failure to comply with non-custodial penalties and the seriousness of possessing ecstasy with intent to supply, a custodial sentence is necessary.

Citation
[2002] JRC 160
Parties
Defendant: Lakeman
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 August 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation Breach, Drug Offences, Youth Detention
Criminal Law Youth Justice Sentencing Probation Breach Drug Offences Youth Detention

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Parties

Lakeman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a custodial sentence is necessary for repeated drug offences and breach of probation by a young offender

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's repeated failure to comply with non-custodial penalties and the seriousness of possessing ecstasy with intent to supply, a custodial sentence is necessary.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 30 months' youth detention on count 2
  • discharge of both probation orders