AG v Apperley [2000] JRC 176 (08 September 2000)
The defendant's cooperation and frank admissions to the police demonstrated remorse and constituted exceptional circumstances, justifying probation and community service instead of imprisonment.
- Citation
- [2000] JRC 176
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 08 September 2000
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- non-custodial sentence imposed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Drug Offences
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Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to avoid custodial sentence
- 2 Appropriate sentence for drug-related offences
Ratio Decidendi
The defendant's cooperation and frank admissions to the police demonstrated remorse and constituted exceptional circumstances, justifying probation and community service instead of imprisonment.
Court Disposition
non-custodial sentence imposed
Orders
- Placed on probation for one year on count 1, conditional on 180 hours' community service
- Fine of £200 or one month's imprisonment in default on count 2
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