AG v Bree and O Shea [2004] JRC 173 (24 September 2004)

AG v Bree and O Shea [2004] JRC 173 (24 September 2004)

O'Shea was placed on probation due to demonstrated rehabilitation and positive references, while Brée was sentenced to imprisonment reflecting the seriousness of the offences and prior record.

Citation
[2004] JRC 173
Parties
Defendant: O'Shea; Defendant: Brée; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 September 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
O'Shea placed on probation for one year; Brée sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Probation, Drug Offences, Public Order Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Probation Drug Offences Public Order Offences

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Parties

O'Shea

Defendant

Brée

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for defendants convicted of public order and drug offences
  2. 2 consideration of rehabilitation and prior conduct in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

O'Shea was placed on probation due to demonstrated rehabilitation and positive references, while Brée was sentenced to imprisonment reflecting the seriousness of the offences and prior record.

Court Disposition

O'Shea placed on probation for one year; Brée sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment.

Orders

  • O'Shea to live and work as directed by Probation Officer.
  • Brée sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment.