1998/18 - AG v Venton [1998] UR 18 (30 January 1998)

1998/18 - AG v Venton [1998] UR 18 (30 January 1998)

The defendant's possession of a significant quantity of amphetamine sulphate with intent to supply, combined with prior convictions and the court's policy on drug offences, warranted a custodial sentence, but his exceptional efforts to improve justified concurrent sentences and reduced imprisonment.

Citation
[1998] UR 18
Parties
Defendant: Venton; Prosecutor: Solicitor General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
30 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Sentencing, Forfeiture, Vehicle Offences
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Forfeiture Vehicle Offences

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Parties

Venton

Defendant

Solicitor General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 possession of amphetamine sulphate with intent to supply
  2. 2 sentencing for drug offences
  3. 3 forfeiture and destruction of drugs

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's possession of a significant quantity of amphetamine sulphate with intent to supply, combined with prior convictions and the court's policy on drug offences, warranted a custodial sentence, but his exceptional efforts to improve justified concurrent sentences and reduced imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • 12 months imprisonment on count 9, all other counts concurrent
  • term spent on remand to be taken into account