AG -v- A [1997] JRC 151 (01 August 1997)
The court determined that the nature and gravity of the offences warranted a custodial sentence to reflect public concern and deterrence.
- Citation
- [1997] JRC 151
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: A
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 August 1997
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Sexual Offences
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
A
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 appropriate sentence for sexual offences
Ratio Decidendi
The court determined that the nature and gravity of the offences warranted a custodial sentence to reflect public concern and deterrence.
Court Disposition
conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed
Orders
- Respondent sentenced to imprisonment for the specified term
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