AG v Apperley [2000] JRC 176 (08 September 2000)

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

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to avoid custodial sentence
  2. 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