AG v Tennet [2007] JRC 246 (21 December 2007)

AG v Tennet [2007] JRC 246 (21 December 2007)

Given the relatively small quantity of ecstasy, Tennet's youth, guilty plea, and mitigation, the Court determined community service was appropriate instead of youth detention, per statutory and case law guidance.

Citation
[2007] JRC 246
Parties
Defendant: Tennet; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Youth Sentencing, Community Service, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Offences Youth Sentencing Community Service Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Tennet

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for possession of ecstasy with intent to supply by a young offender
  2. 2 Applicability of youth detention versus community service
  3. 3 Mitigation factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the relatively small quantity of ecstasy, Tennet's youth, guilty plea, and mitigation, the Court determined community service was appropriate instead of youth detention, per statutory and case law guidance.

Court Disposition

community service order imposed

Orders

  • 240 hours of community service
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs