Supreme Court
Decision Information
Summary: 18 year old involved in sale of a small amount of cocaine to an undercover police officer on two occasions. Transactions valued at $140.00 and $280.00. Accused waived preliminary inquiry and pleads guilty at first opportunity. Court considers that accused is fairly bright young man with great deal of potential, has pleaded guilty early and has only a minor criminal record. However, consistent policy on sentencing those who traffic in cocaine dictates significant period of incarceration. Court found no exceptional circumstances here.
Decision: Sentence determined - 12 months imprisonment
Subjects: Criminal law - Drug offences - Trafficking
Criminal law - Sentencing - Principles - General deterrence