AG -v- Bisson [2009] JRC 151 (30 July 2009)

AG -v- Bisson [2009] JRC 151 (30 July 2009)

The defendant's demonstrated rehabilitation and unanimous recommendations for a non-custodial sentence justify probation, treatment, and community service instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2009] JRC 151
Parties
Defendant: Mr Bisson; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 July 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Mr Bisson

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for cannabis cultivation and possession
  2. 2 consideration of rehabilitation versus custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's demonstrated rehabilitation and unanimous recommendations for a non-custodial sentence justify probation, treatment, and community service instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 12 month probation order
  • 12 month treatment order