Att. Gen. v McLaughlin [1991] JLR_Note 13a (01 May 1991)
Distinct offences, even if arising from the same factual situation, are to be treated separately for sentencing purposes.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: McLaughlin
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 May 1991
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- distinct offences sentenced separately
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Distinct Offences, Same Factual Situation
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
McLaughlin
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether distinct offences arising from the same factual situation should be sentenced separately
Ratio Decidendi
Distinct offences, even if arising from the same factual situation, are to be treated separately for sentencing purposes.
Court Disposition
distinct offences sentenced separately
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