AG -v- H [2012] JRC 170 (27 September 2012)

AG -v- H [2012] JRC 170 (27 September 2012)

The court determined that the seriousness of the offences, the age of the victim, and the breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence, but mitigation was allowed for the guilty plea and remorse shown.

Citation
[2012] JRC 170
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: H
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 September 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Prosecution / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

H

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Prosecution / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for sexual offences against a minor

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that the seriousness of the offences, the age of the victim, and the breach of trust warranted a custodial sentence, but mitigation was allowed for the guilty plea and remorse shown.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Respondent sentenced to 4 years' imprisonment.
  • Respondent placed on the Sex Offenders Register.