AG v Hansen [2007] JRC 035 (06 February 2007)

AG v Hansen [2007] JRC 035 (06 February 2007)

The texts relating to cannabis and diazepam are admissible because their probative value in distinguishing drug terminology outweighs any prejudicial effect, which can be mitigated by judicial direction to the Jurats.

Citation
[2007] JRC 035
Parties
Defendant: Mr Hansen; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Evidentiary Ruling
Outcome
Application to exclude evidence refused
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Drug Offences, Article 76 Discretion
Criminal Law Admissibility of Evidence Drug Offences Article 76 Discretion

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Parties

Mr Hansen

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Evidentiary Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether texts relating to cannabis and diazepam are admissible in relation to the charge of being concerned in the supply of ecstasy (Count 10)
  2. 2 Whether the prejudicial effect of admitting such texts outweighs their probative value under Article 76

Ratio Decidendi

The texts relating to cannabis and diazepam are admissible because their probative value in distinguishing drug terminology outweighs any prejudicial effect, which can be mitigated by judicial direction to the Jurats.

Court Disposition

Application to exclude evidence refused

Orders

  • The Crown is permitted to adduce evidence of all the relevant texts.
  • No exercise of discretion under Article 76 to exclude the texts.