AG -v- Munks [2017] JRC 171 (18 October 2017)

AG -v- Munks [2017] JRC 171 (18 October 2017)

The sentence was reduced from the starting point due to the defendant's guilty plea, expression of remorse, and intention to reform, but the seriousness of the offence and prior convictions warranted a substantial custodial sentence.

Citation
[2017] JRC 171
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession with intent to supply ecstasy tablets
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was reduced from the starting point due to the defendant's guilty plea, expression of remorse, and intention to reform, but the seriousness of the offence and prior convictions warranted a substantial custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 4.5 years' imprisonment on Count 1
  • 1 week's imprisonment concurrent on Count 2