AG -v- Povey [2016] JRC 133 (05 August 2016)

AG -v- Povey [2016] JRC 133 (05 August 2016)

The defendant was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for possession of cannabis, with immediate release due to time served, and the drugs were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

Citation
[2016] JRC 133
Parties
Defendant: Mr Povey
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 August 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Possession of Cannabis, Sentencing, Forfeiture

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Parties

Mr Povey

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 possession of cannabis
  2. 2 sentencing for drug offences
  3. 3 forfeiture of drugs

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment for possession of cannabis, with immediate release due to time served, and the drugs were ordered to be forfeited and destroyed.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • two weeks' imprisonment with immediate release
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs