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
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis
- 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
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