AG v Sheldrake [2003] JRC 166 (18 September 2003)

AG v Sheldrake [2003] JRC 166 (18 September 2003)

The defendant knowingly smuggled heroin into prison with intent to supply another prisoner, which is a serious offence requiring a custodial sentence despite mitigating factors.

Citation
[2003] JRC 166
Parties
Defendant: Miss Sheldrake
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 September 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Prison Contraband, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Prison Contraband Sentencing

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Parties

Miss Sheldrake

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 possession with intent to supply heroin in prison
  2. 2 sentencing for drug supply to prisoners

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant knowingly smuggled heroin into prison with intent to supply another prisoner, which is a serious offence requiring a custodial sentence despite mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 12 months' imprisonment for possession with intent to supply heroin in prison