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Attorney General's Appeal Results in Harsher Sentence for Drug Offense – 3.5 Years Imprisonment

Published January 28, 2026, 17:02
Attorney General's Appeal Results in Harsher Sentence for Drug Offense – 3.5 Years Imprisonment

The Court of Appeal upheld a harsher sentence for a drug offense, imposing an immediate 3.5-year prison sentence on a convicted individual who was initially sentenced to 27 months suspended. The appeal had been filed by the Attorney General, who considered the initial sentence inadequate, taking into account the seriousness of the offense – possession of one kilogram of cannabis with intent to supply – and the need for general and specific prevention. The court acknowledged the delay in the legal process (4 years) as a mitigating factor, but ultimately decided to increase the sentence. The case highlights the Legal Service's efforts to impose strict penalties on drug offenses in order to prevent their spread.