Att. Gen. v Goss [2005] JLR_Note 41 (27 September 2005)
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- Jersey
- Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
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Holding and result
The court determined that the seriousness of the offence warranted a sentence of life imprisonment.
Court disposition
life imprisonment imposed
Orders
- Respondent sentenced to life imprisonment
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Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantGoss
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Appropriateness of life imprisonment as a sentence
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- Applicant
- The Attorney General argued for the imposition of a life sentence.
- Respondent
- The respondent opposed the imposition of a life sentence.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
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Jersey criminal law
Life imprisonment may be imposed for the most serious criminal offences.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court determined that the seriousness of the offence warranted a sentence of life imprisonment.
Court disposition
life imprisonment imposed
- Respondent sentenced to life imprisonment
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