AG -v- Smart [2017] JRC 026A (17 February 2017)

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

  1. 1 Supplying cannabis to minors
  2. 2 Breach of probation order
  3. 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