AG v Harris [2004] JRC 076 (30 April 2004)

AG v Harris [2004] JRC 076 (30 April 2004)

Given the offence was a one-off, the defendant's cooperation, guilty plea, and lack of previous convictions, a non-custodial sentence of community service is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2004] JRC 076
Parties
Defendant: Unknown Defendant; Prosecutor: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 April 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Community Service, Possession With Intent to Supply
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Community Service Possession With Intent to Supply

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Parties

Unknown Defendant

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis with intent to supply in a one-off situation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the offence was a one-off, the defendant's cooperation, guilty plea, and lack of previous convictions, a non-custodial sentence of community service is appropriate instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 120 hours' community service
  • forfeiture and destruction of the drugs