AG -v- Roberts [2008] JRC 047 (19 March 2008)

AG -v- Roberts [2008] JRC 047 (19 March 2008)

Despite the seriousness of the offence and the defendant's record, the court accepted professional recommendations and the defendant's representations, imposing probation and community service instead of immediate imprisonment, with a clear warning of custodial consequences for non-compliance.

Citation
[2008] JRC 047
Parties
Defendant: Roberts
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 March 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Roberts

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to supply
  2. 2 whether to impose custodial or non-custodial sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the offence and the defendant's record, the court accepted professional recommendations and the defendant's representations, imposing probation and community service instead of immediate imprisonment, with a clear warning of custodial consequences for non-compliance.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 1 year probation with standard conditions
  • treatment order requiring compliance with Drug and Alcohol Service