AG -v- MacKenzie [2005] JRC 140 (12 October 2005)

AG -v- MacKenzie [2005] JRC 140 (12 October 2005)

The court imposed a custodial sentence based on the seriousness of the offences, application of sentencing guidelines, and mitigation including guilty plea and confession.

Citation
[2005] JRC 140
Parties
Defendant: MacKenzie; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 October 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Confiscation Order
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Confiscation Order

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Parties

MacKenzie

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for drug supply and possession
  2. 2 application of sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 mitigating circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a custodial sentence based on the seriousness of the offences, application of sentencing guidelines, and mitigation including guilty plea and confession.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 6 months' concurrent on Counts 2, 3, and 4