Ag v Harrison [2001] JRC 136 (15 June 2001)

Ag v Harrison [2001] JRC 136 (15 June 2001)

Despite the seriousness of supplying heroin to a prisoner, the very small amount involved and strong mitigating factors justified a community service order instead of imprisonment.

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Citation
[2001] JRC 136
Parties
Defendant: Miss Harrison; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 June 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Prison Contraband, Sentencing, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Prison Contraband Sentencing Community Service

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Parties

Miss Harrison

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for supplying Class A drugs to a prisoner
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating circumstances in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of supplying heroin to a prisoner, the very small amount involved and strong mitigating factors justified a community service order instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

community service order imposed

Orders

  • Community service order of 240 hours imposed
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs ordered