Att. Gen. v Kirch [1987] JLR_Note 7b (05 May 1987)
The court held that heavy sentences are justified in cases of investor fraud to serve the public interest and deter similar offenses.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Kirch
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 05 May 1987
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- heavy sentence imposed
- Legal Topics
- Investor Protection, Fraud, Sentencing
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Kirch
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether heavy sentences are justified in cases of investor fraud to protect the public interest
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that heavy sentences are justified in cases of investor fraud to serve the public interest and deter similar offenses.
Court Disposition
heavy sentence imposed
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