Att. Gen. v McDonald [1968] JJ 897 (30 May 1968)
The court must take into account both the accused's prior record for similar offences and the degree of distress inflicted on the victim when determining sentence for breaking and entering.
- Citation
- [1968] JJ 897
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: McDonald
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 30 May 1968
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- not specified
- Legal Topics
- Breaking and Entering, Sentencing
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
McDonald
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 What factors should the court consider when sentencing for breaking and entering?
Ratio Decidendi
The court must take into account both the accused's prior record for similar offences and the degree of distress inflicted on the victim when determining sentence for breaking and entering.
Court Disposition
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