AG v Smale [2002] JRC 194A (11 October 2002)

AG v Smale [2002] JRC 194A (11 October 2002)

The sentence was determined based on the quantity of cannabis resin, the defendant's role in supply, early guilty plea, cooperation with police, and mitigating factors, referencing established sentencing guidelines.

Citation
[2002] JRC 194A
Parties
Defendant: Smale
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 October 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and custodial sentence
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Smale

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for possession and supply of cannabis resin
  2. 2 consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was determined based on the quantity of cannabis resin, the defendant's role in supply, early guilty plea, cooperation with police, and mitigating factors, referencing established sentencing guidelines.

Court Disposition

conviction and custodial sentence

Orders

  • Smale sentenced to two and a half years' imprisonment on all counts to run concurrently.
  • Forfeiture and destruction of the drugs ordered.