Corcoran v AG [2002] JRC 47 (28 February 2002)

Corcoran v AG [2002] JRC 47 (28 February 2002)

It is not appropriate to articulate separate sentencing bands for adults and young offenders; youth is a mitigating factor but does not justify a distinct band. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the facts and mitigation.

Citation
[2002] JRC 47
Parties
Applicant: Applicant; Respondent: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Sentencing, Youth Offenders, Mitigation
Criminal Law Robbery Sentencing Youth Offenders Mitigation

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Parties

Applicant

Applicant

Crown Advocate

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a separate sentencing band applies for young offenders in robbery cases
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

It is not appropriate to articulate separate sentencing bands for adults and young offenders; youth is a mitigating factor but does not justify a distinct band. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the facts and mitigation.

Court Disposition

application dismissed