AG -v- Louis and Wakeling 21-Jul-2006 [2006] JRC 105 (21 July 2006)

AG -v- Louis and Wakeling 21-Jul-2006 [2006] JRC 105 (21 July 2006)

Probation is granted based on strong recommendations for rehabilitation and the opportunity for defendants to address heroin addiction, subject to compliance with treatment and monitoring conditions.

Citation
[2006] JRC 105
Parties
Defendant: Louis; Defendant: Wakeling; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation granted
Legal Topics
Probation, Drug Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Probation Drug Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Louis

Defendant

Wakeling

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether probation is appropriate for defendants with heroin addiction
  2. 2 Conditions for probation in drug-related offences

Ratio Decidendi

Probation is granted based on strong recommendations for rehabilitation and the opportunity for defendants to address heroin addiction, subject to compliance with treatment and monitoring conditions.

Court Disposition

probation granted

Orders

  • Louis placed on probation for 18 months with conditions: submit to treatments including Naltrexone, frequent testing by Drug and Alcohol Service, complete SMART programme.
  • Wakeling placed on probation for 18 months with conditions: live and work as directed by Probation Officer, attend SMART course, comply with Drug and Alcohol Service recommendations.