AG v Scobie [2004] JRC 201 (19 November 2004)

Passing drugs into prison warrants a twelve month prison sentence, but due to exceptional personal circumstances, the sentence is imposed as an act of mercy.

Citation: [2004] JRC 201
Parties: Defendant: Scobie
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 19 November 2004
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Prison Contraband, Sentencing

Criminal Law Drug Offences Prison Contraband Sentencing

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Parties

Scobie

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 passing drugs into prison
2 appropriate sentencing for drug offences in prison

Ratio Decidendi

Passing drugs into prison warrants a twelve month prison sentence, but due to exceptional personal circumstances, the sentence is imposed as an act of mercy.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

twelve months' imprisonment, concurrent
forfeiture and destruction of the drugs