AG -v- Edwards [2016] JRC 176 (30 September 2016)

AG -v- Edwards [2016] JRC 176 (30 September 2016)

Despite the seriousness of possession with intent to supply, the relatively small quantity, guilty plea, and long period without convictions justified a non-custodial sentence, with a Community Service Order imposed instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2016] JRC 176
Parties
Defendant: Mr Edwards; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 September 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing and Confiscation Order
Outcome
Community Service Order imposed; Confiscation Order made; forfeiture and destruction of drugs ordered.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Confiscation Order, Sentencing, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Confiscation Order Sentencing Community Service

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Parties

Mr Edwards

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing and Confiscation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant benefitted from drug trafficking and the appropriate confiscation order amount
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to supply and possession of cannabis

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of possession with intent to supply, the relatively small quantity, guilty plea, and long period without convictions justified a non-custodial sentence, with a Community Service Order imposed instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

  • Defendant to perform 160 hours' Community Service.
  • Confiscation Order in the sum of £1,015.