Judgment — canary

Cause Number

SCA 0009/1986

Court

CIGC (Crim)

Judge

Summerfield CJ

Parties

Vernon Leonardo Pars v R (Minute of Order)

Judgment Date

1986-06-04

Subject

Consuming ganja

Filename (current)

86-06-04_vernon_leonardo_pars_v_r.pdf

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In the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands — Criminal Division

Cause No. SCA 0009/1986

Between

Vernon Leonardo Pars

- v -

R (Minute of Order)

Before
Summerfield CJ

Judgment delivered 1986-06-04

Minute of Order

Vernon Leonardo PARS V R

9/86

4/6/86 Appeal
Order: This is a case where, in my view, concurrent sentences should have been imposed. This is particularly so as there was no enquiry or evidence of means to pay the fine.

The sentence for consuming ganja is set aside and a sentence of 6 months imprisonment is substituted therefor. That sentence will run concurrently with the sentence of 12 months for consumption of cocaine.

In view of the previous convictions for drug related offences I cannot say that the sentence imposed for consumption of cocaine is manifestly excessive. I cannot make allowance for the condition of the wife, however sad.

The appeal succeeds to the extent indicated but is otherwise dismissed.

Chief Justice