Att. Gen. v Perez [1978] JLR 95 (07 March 1978)
Consecutive sentences may be imposed where one charge introduces new features not present in another, even if both arise from the same course of conduct.
- Citation
- [1978] JLR 95
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Perez
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 07 March 1978
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- guidance on sentencing principles
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Concurrent Sentences, Consecutive Sentences
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Perez
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether consecutive sentences are justified when one charge adds new features to another similar charge in the same course of conduct
Ratio Decidendi
Consecutive sentences may be imposed where one charge introduces new features not present in another, even if both arise from the same course of conduct.
Court Disposition
guidance on sentencing principles
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