AG v Perez (Royal Court : Sentencing (Criminal) : Le Cocq) [2025] JRC 143 (27 May 2025)

AG v Perez (Royal Court : Sentencing (Criminal) : Le Cocq) [2025] JRC 143 (27 May 2025)

The Defendant was sentenced to 9 months' imprisonment for sexual touching without consent and 4 years' imprisonment for rape, to run concurrently, based on the seriousness of the offences, the vulnerability of the victim, the Defendant's planning and remorse, and the need to balance aggravating and mitigating factors, with further ancillary orders imposed.

Citation
[2025] JRC 143
Parties
Defendant: Aaron Perez; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape, Sexual Touching Without Consent, Sentencing of Young Offenders

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Parties

Aaron Perez

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for rape and sexual touching without consent involving a minor
  2. 2 Application of sentencing guidelines and principles for young offenders
  3. 3 Assessment of harm, culpability, aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant was sentenced to 9 months' imprisonment for sexual touching without consent and 4 years' imprisonment for rape, to run concurrently, based on the seriousness of the offences, the vulnerability of the victim, the Defendant's planning and remorse, and the need to balance aggravating and mitigating factors, with further ancillary orders imposed.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 9 months' imprisonment for sexual touching without consent
  • 4 years' imprisonment for rape, concurrent