1999/113 - AG v Rowe [1999] UR 113 (18 June 1999)

The Court found this case exceptional due to the small quantity of drugs and Rowe's personal circumstances, justifying a non-custodial sentence contrary to general policy.

Citation: [1999] UR 113
Parties: Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Rowe
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 18 June 1999
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Rowe

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply
2 application of sentencing policy in exceptional circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found this case exceptional due to the small quantity of drugs and Rowe's personal circumstances, justifying a non-custodial sentence contrary to general policy.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

1 year’s Probation
120 hours Community Service