AG v Bates [2020] JRC 180 (10 September 2020)

AG v Bates [2020] JRC 180 (10 September 2020)

Given the quantity of drugs, previous convictions, and commission of offences while subject to a suspended sentence, a custodial sentence is mandatory. Credit is given for guilty plea and remorse, resulting in a reduced sentence.

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Citation
[2020] JRC 180
Parties
Defendant: Stephen Andrew Bates; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 September 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Confiscation, Forfeiture
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Confiscation Forfeiture

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Parties

Stephen Andrew Bates

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 possession with intent to supply cocaine
  2. 2 possession with intent to supply cannabis
  3. 3 sentencing for repeat drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of drugs, previous convictions, and commission of offences while subject to a suspended sentence, a custodial sentence is mandatory. Credit is given for guilty plea and remorse, resulting in a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4 years and 9 months imprisonment on Count 1
  • 12 months imprisonment on Count 2, concurrent