AG -v- Dunn [2009] JRC 121 (19 June 2009)

AG -v- Dunn [2009] JRC 121 (19 June 2009)

The offence is too serious for a non-custodial sentence, but mitigation factors justify a custodial sentence allowing immediate release to facilitate rehabilitation.

Citation
[2009] JRC 121
Parties
Defendant: Mr Dunn; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Youth Detention, Sentencing

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Parties

Mr Dunn

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis
  2. 2 application of youth offender law

Ratio Decidendi

The offence is too serious for a non-custodial sentence, but mitigation factors justify a custodial sentence allowing immediate release to facilitate rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 5 months' youth detention
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs