AG v Chartier [2002] JRC 180 (04 October 2002)

AG v Chartier [2002] JRC 180 (04 October 2002)

The court found that the defendant's circumstances were exceptional, including vulnerability, unrelated debts, lack of prior convictions, and cooperation, justifying a non-custodial sentence.

Citation
[2002] JRC 180
Parties
Defendant: Mr Chartier
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Community Service Order and Probation Order imposed; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Mr Chartier

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances justify a non-custodial sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to supply

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the defendant's circumstances were exceptional, including vulnerability, unrelated debts, lack of prior convictions, and cooperation, justifying a non-custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Community Service Order and Probation Order imposed; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered.

Orders

  • Community Service Order of 150 hours
  • Probation Order for one year with conditions to attend SMART course and Drug and Alcohol Service