AG v Breese [1997] JRC 084 (01 May 1997)

AG v Breese [1997] JRC 084 (01 May 1997)

The court held that the breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence to uphold public confidence and deter future offences.

Citation
[1997] JRC 084
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Breese
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
01 May 1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Breach of Trust

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Breese

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for breach of trust

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence to uphold public confidence and deter future offences.

Court Disposition

conviction upheld, custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • Respondent sentenced to imprisonment