AG v Moreira and Monet [2000] JRC 11 (21 January 2000)

AG v Moreira and Monet [2000] JRC 11 (21 January 2000)

Sentences reflect the seriousness of drug trafficking, with mitigation for guilty plea, cooperation, and youth; probation and community service for Monet due to lesser role and rehabilitation, imprisonment for Moreira due to commercial dealing.

Citation
[2000] JRC 11
Parties
Defendant: Miss Monet; Defendant: Moreira; Prosecution: Crown Advocate Sharpe
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 January 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service Forfeiture

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Parties

Miss Monet

Defendant

Moreira

Defendant

Crown Advocate Sharpe

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for drug trafficking
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences reflect the seriousness of drug trafficking, with mitigation for guilty plea, cooperation, and youth; probation and community service for Monet due to lesser role and rehabilitation, imprisonment for Moreira due to commercial dealing.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Miss Monet placed on 12 months' probation
  • Miss Monet to maintain contact with Alcohol and Drugs Service