AG v Price and Bass [2000] JRC 88 (25 May 2000)

AG v Price and Bass [2000] JRC 88 (25 May 2000)

Price sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for importation and supply of methadone and possession of heroin, with sentences concurrent due to mitigation including guilty plea, lack of prior convictions, and youth. Miss Bass granted absolute discharge for possession of small amount of heroin due to time already served, youth, and first offender status. Costs application refused as no acquittal or discharge from prosecution.

Citation
[2000] JRC 88
Parties
Defendant: Price; Defendant: Miss Bass; Third Party: Thomas Kennedy
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 May 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Price sentenced to 2 years imprisonment (concurrent sentences); Miss Bass granted absolute discharge; costs application refused.
Legal Topics
Drug Importation, Drug Possession, Sentencing, Young Offenders, Costs
Criminal Law Drug Importation Drug Possession Sentencing Young Offenders Costs

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Parties

Price

Defendant

Miss Bass

Defendant

Thomas Kennedy

Third Party

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 importation of methadone for personal use
  2. 2 possession of heroin
  3. 3 sentencing principles for young offenders

Ratio Decidendi

Price sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for importation and supply of methadone and possession of heroin, with sentences concurrent due to mitigation including guilty plea, lack of prior convictions, and youth. Miss Bass granted absolute discharge for possession of small amount of heroin due to time already served, youth, and first offender status. Costs application refused as no acquittal or discharge from prosecution.

Court Disposition

Price sentenced to 2 years imprisonment (concurrent sentences); Miss Bass granted absolute discharge; costs application refused.

Orders

  • Price: 6 months' imprisonment (count 1), 2 years imprisonment (count 2), 18 months' imprisonment (count 3), all concurrent.
  • Miss Bass: absolute discharge.