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
Legal Issues
- 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
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