AG v Duffy 22-Apr-2021 [2021] JRC 121 (22 April 2021)

AG v Duffy 22-Apr-2021 [2021] JRC 121 (22 April 2021)

The defendant possessed a commercial quantity of oxycodone with intent to supply, as evidenced by the deal list, quantity, and lack of prescription; a significant custodial sentence is warranted in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

Citation
[2021] JRC 121
Parties
Defendant: Paul Duffy; Prosecution: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
22 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Possession With Intent to Supply, Class a Drugs, Sentencing Guidelines, Confiscation Order, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Possession With Intent to Supply Class a Drugs Sentencing Guidelines Confiscation Order Forfeiture

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Parties

Paul Duffy

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant possessed Class A drugs with intent to supply
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for possession with intent to supply oxycodone
  3. 3 Application of sentencing guidelines for Class A drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant possessed a commercial quantity of oxycodone with intent to supply, as evidenced by the deal list, quantity, and lack of prescription; a significant custodial sentence is warranted in accordance with sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years and 9 months' imprisonment for Count 1 (oxycodone)
  • 6 months' imprisonment concurrent for Count 2 (tetrahydrocannabinol)