AG v Lambotte [2000] JRC 241 (01 December 2000)

AG v Lambotte [2000] JRC 241 (01 December 2000)

Despite the normal expectation of a custodial sentence for possession with intent to supply a significant quantity of cannabis, the combination of substantial mitigating factors justified a non-custodial sentence in this case.

Citation
[2000] JRC 241
Parties
Defendant: Lambotte
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 December 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence with conditions and fine
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Lambotte

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis resin with intent to supply
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation in sentencing for drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the normal expectation of a custodial sentence for possession with intent to supply a significant quantity of cannabis, the combination of substantial mitigating factors justified a non-custodial sentence in this case.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence with conditions and fine

Orders

  • Bound over for 12 months with conditions to attend Alcohol and Drugs Service, refrain from cannabis, and undergo random urine tests (counts 1 and 3)
  • Fine of £350 payable at £50 per week or 3 weeks' imprisonment in default (count 2)