AG -v- MacKenzie [2011] JRC 171 (31 August 2011)

AG -v- MacKenzie [2011] JRC 171 (31 August 2011)

A sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply, considering the defendant's guilty plea, personal mitigation, and the fact that most tablets were for personal use but some were supplied to friends.

Citation
[2011] JRC 171
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: McKenzie
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 August 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

McKenzie

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply
  2. 2 Application of sentencing policy for drug offences
  3. 3 Consideration of personal mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 3½ years' imprisonment is appropriate for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply, considering the defendant's guilty plea, personal mitigation, and the fact that most tablets were for personal use but some were supplied to friends.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3.5 years' imprisonment on Count 2 (possession of ecstasy with intent to supply)
  • 1 week's imprisonment concurrent on Count 3