1998/86 - AG v Vieira [1998] UR 86 (24 April 1998)

Probation is not effective for Vieira due to repeated breaches and multiple drug offences; imprisonment is warranted for deterrence and protection of the public.

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Citation: [1998] UR 86
Parties: Defendant: Vieira; Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defence Advocate: Mrs Deacon
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 April 1998
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Probation Breach, Sentencing

Criminal Law Drug Offences Probation Breach Sentencing

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Parties

Vieira

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Mrs Deacon

Defence Advocate

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 sentencing for possession of heroin
2 breach of probation order

Ratio Decidendi

Probation is not effective for Vieira due to repeated breaches and multiple drug offences; imprisonment is warranted for deterrence and protection of the public.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

one month imprisonment on count 1
six months imprisonment on count 2, concurrent

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