AG v Trenear [2001] JRC 78 (30 March 2001)

AG v Trenear [2001] JRC 78 (30 March 2001)

The court imposed a custodial sentence reflecting the seriousness of the offences, with a slight reduction on certain counts due to submissions by defence counsel, and ordered forfeiture and destruction of drugs.

Citation
[2001] JRC 78
Parties
Defendant: Trenear; Prosecutor: Solicitor General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 March 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Child Welfare
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Child Welfare

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Parties

Trenear

Defendant

Solicitor General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for drug-related offences
  2. 2 impact of environment on child welfare

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed a custodial sentence reflecting the seriousness of the offences, with a slight reduction on certain counts due to submissions by defence counsel, and ordered forfeiture and destruction of drugs.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 14 months and 2 weeks' imprisonment
  • forfeiture and destruction of drugs