1998/171 - AG v Durkin [1998] UR 171 (7 August 1998)

1998/171 - AG v Durkin [1998] UR 171 (7 August 1998)

Despite the seriousness and range of offences, including prior history, the court imposed probation and community service due to the defendant's young age, addiction, traumatic personal history, and the nature of the drug transaction as accepted by the Crown.

Citation
[1998] UR 171
Parties
Defendant: Stephen Henry Kimsey; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
07 August 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted; non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Credit Card Fraud, Shoplifting, Drug Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Credit Card Fraud Shoplifting Drug Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Stephen Henry Kimsey

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple offences including credit card fraud, shoplifting, and possession of drugs with intent to supply
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors such as addiction and personal circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness and range of offences, including prior history, the court imposed probation and community service due to the defendant's young age, addiction, traumatic personal history, and the nature of the drug transaction as accepted by the Crown.

Court Disposition

convicted; non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 3 years’ probation
  • 240 hours’ community service in the first year