AG v Page [2019] JRC 139 (19 June 2019)

AG v Page [2019] JRC 139 (19 June 2019)

Given the seriousness of the theft, the defendant's extensive criminal record, and the limited mitigation, a custodial sentence of 18 months is appropriate. Compensation and confiscation orders are justified to address the unrecovered stolen funds and the proceeds of crime.

Citation
[2019] JRC 139
Parties
Defendant: Andrew Scott Page; Prosecution: The Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Theft, Breach of the Peace, Possession of Cannabis, Sentencing, Compensation Orders, Confiscation Orders
Criminal Law Theft Breach of the Peace Possession of Cannabis Sentencing Compensation Orders Confiscation Orders

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Parties

Andrew Scott Page

Defendant

The Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for theft of £7,500 from bookmaker's premises
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for breach of the peace
  3. 3 Appropriate sentence for possession of cannabis

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the theft, the defendant's extensive criminal record, and the limited mitigation, a custodial sentence of 18 months is appropriate. Compensation and confiscation orders are justified to address the unrecovered stolen funds and the proceeds of crime.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment for theft (Count 1)
  • 2 months' imprisonment for breach of the peace (Count 2), concurrent