AG -v- Smart [2017] JRC 026A (17 February 2017)
The combination of repeat drug trafficking offences, supply to minors, and breach of probation order warrants a custodial sentence of 18 months' imprisonment, as probation and community service are inappropriate given the defendant's history.
- Citation
- [2017] JRC 026A
- Parties
- Defendant: Mr Smart; Prosecution: The Crown
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 17 February 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- conviction and custodial sentence
- Legal Topics
- Drug Offences, Probation Breach, Sentencing, Road Traffic Offences
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Parties
Mr Smart
Defendant
The Crown
Prosecution
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Supplying cannabis to minors
- 2 Breach of probation order
- 3 Sentencing for repeat drug offences
Ratio Decidendi
The combination of repeat drug trafficking offences, supply to minors, and breach of probation order warrants a custodial sentence of 18 months' imprisonment, as probation and community service are inappropriate given the defendant's history.
Court Disposition
conviction and custodial sentence
Orders
- 18 months' imprisonment
- £330 fine or 21 days' imprisonment in default
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