AG -v- King [2016] JRC 145A (25 August 2016)

AG -v- King [2016] JRC 145A (25 August 2016)

No exceptional circumstances found; starting point of 7 years' imprisonment applies. Full credit for guilty plea and mitigating factors reduce sentence to 4 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2016] JRC 145A
Parties
Defendant: Mr King; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Possession With Intent to Supply, Sentencing, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Possession With Intent to Supply Sentencing Drug Offences

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Parties

Mr King

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply
  2. 2 Whether exceptional circumstances justify reduction below sentencing starting point

Ratio Decidendi

No exceptional circumstances found; starting point of 7 years' imprisonment applies. Full credit for guilty plea and mitigating factors reduce sentence to 4 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years' imprisonment on Count 1 (possession of ecstasy with intent to supply)
  • 6 months' imprisonment on Count 2 (possession of cannabis with intent to supply), concurrent