AG v Passman [2001] JRC 86A (20 April 2001)

AG v Passman [2001] JRC 86A (20 April 2001)

Custodial sentences imposed due to breach of probation, seriousness of drug offences, and insufficient mitigation to avoid imprisonment.

Citation
[2001] JRC 86A
Parties
Defendant: Passman; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 April 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Assault, Breach of Probation, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Assault Breach of Probation Sentencing

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Parties

Passman

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for drug possession and related offences
  2. 2 breach of probation order
  3. 3 mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentences imposed due to breach of probation, seriousness of drug offences, and insufficient mitigation to avoid imprisonment.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • 3 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 3 months' imprisonment on count 2