AG v McLees [2000] JRC 155 (28 July 2000)

AG v McLees [2000] JRC 155 (28 July 2000)

Given the defendant's two previous convictions for drug possession, a custodial sentence is required for possession of a class 'B' drug, but the sentence is limited to 3 months due to time already served and the age of prior convictions.

Citation
[2000] JRC 155
Parties
Defendant: McLees
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Substances, Sentencing, Repeat Offenders
Criminal Law Possession of Controlled Substances Sentencing Repeat Offenders

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Parties

McLees

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis resin by a repeat drug offender

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's two previous convictions for drug possession, a custodial sentence is required for possession of a class 'B' drug, but the sentence is limited to 3 months due to time already served and the age of prior convictions.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 months' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs