AG v Manson [2008] JRC 108 (04 July 2008)

AG v Manson [2008] JRC 108 (04 July 2008)

Despite the defendant's criminal record and ongoing addiction, the court determined that a probation order was appropriate due to her previous good performance on probation, personal circumstances, and the unsuitability of a treatment order.

Citation
[2008] JRC 108
Parties
Defendant: Manson; Co Accused: Buckley; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
probation order granted
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Drugs, Sentencing, Probation Orders
Criminal Law Possession of Controlled Drugs Sentencing Probation Orders

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Parties

Manson

Defendant

Buckley

Co Accused

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of heroin for personal use
  2. 2 Suitability of probation order versus custodial sentence or community treatment order

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the defendant's criminal record and ongoing addiction, the court determined that a probation order was appropriate due to her previous good performance on probation, personal circumstances, and the unsuitability of a treatment order.

Court Disposition

probation order granted

Orders

  • 6-month probation order with mandatory attendance at 'Offending is not the choice' programme
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs