Fenn v AG [2003] JRC 214 (24 November 2003)

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive; the totality of offending and mitigation were properly considered, and no unfairness or undue disparity was found.

Citation: [2003] JRC 214
Parties: Applicant: Applicant; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 24 November 2003
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Mitigation, Disparity, Drug Offences, Assault, Fraud

Criminal Law Sentencing Mitigation Disparity Drug Offences Assault Fraud

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Parties

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
2 Whether there was undue disparity between the applicant and co-accused
3 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigating circumstances

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive; the totality of offending and mitigation were properly considered, and no unfairness or undue disparity was found.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

Provisions of Article 35 of The Court of Appeal (Jersey) Law 1961 are not to be applied in this case