AG v Steadman and Coles [2003] JRC 182 (16 October 2003)

AG v Steadman and Coles [2003] JRC 182 (16 October 2003)

Steadman's sentence was reduced from the guideline starting point due to his lower-level involvement and early guilty plea; Coles avoided custody due to exceptional mitigation, including personal use for work, previous good character, and ongoing rehabilitation.

Citation
[2003] JRC 182
Parties
Defendant: Steadman; Defendant: Coles; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentencing / Sentencing After Guilty Plea and Acquittal on One Charge
Outcome
Steadman sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent; Coles sentenced to 240 hours community service with 2 years' imprisonment in default.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Mitigation Community Service

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Parties

Steadman

Defendant

Coles

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentencing / Sentencing After Guilty Plea and Acquittal on One Charge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for trafficking in Class A drugs
  2. 2 appropriate sentence for possession of cocaine for personal use

Ratio Decidendi

Steadman's sentence was reduced from the guideline starting point due to his lower-level involvement and early guilty plea; Coles avoided custody due to exceptional mitigation, including personal use for work, previous good character, and ongoing rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

Steadman sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent; Coles sentenced to 240 hours community service with 2 years' imprisonment in default.

Orders

  • Steadman to serve 5 years' imprisonment on each count concurrently.
  • Coles to perform 240 hours of community service.