AG v Barry [2001] JRC 13 (12 January 2001)

AG v Barry [2001] JRC 13 (12 January 2001)

The defendant's youth, previous good character, supportive family, and good employment record justified a non-custodial sentence despite the seriousness of the offence.

Citation
[2001] JRC 13
Parties
Defendant: Unknown (Defendant); Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
12 January 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Possession, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service
Criminal Law Drug Possession Sentencing Probation Community Service

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Parties

Unknown (Defendant)

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of ecstasy tablets

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's youth, previous good character, supportive family, and good employment record justified a non-custodial sentence despite the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

Non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Unsupervised Probation Order for 12 months
  • 100 hours of community service within 12 months