AG -v- Sanguy [2012] JRC 170A (28 September 2012)

Exceptional mitigation and comparatively small amount of Class B drugs justified a non-custodial penalty, contrary to usual policy of custodial sentences for drug importation/supply.

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Citation: [2012] JRC 170A
Parties: Defendant: Unidentified Defendant; Prosecutor: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 28 September 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome: non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics: Drug Importation, Drug Supply, Sentencing, Mitigation

Criminal Law Drug Importation Drug Supply Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Unidentified Defendant

Defendant

Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Sentencing for importation and supply of Class B controlled drugs
2 Applicability of custodial versus non-custodial penalties
3 Consideration of mitigation in drug offences

Ratio Decidendi

Exceptional mitigation and comparatively small amount of Class B drugs justified a non-custodial penalty, contrary to usual policy of custodial sentences for drug importation/supply.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

Probation Order for 2 years on all counts
Community service of 180 hours on all counts except Count 12

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