Att. Gen. v Powell [2000] JLR_Note 60a (19 July 2000)

Att. Gen. v Powell [2000] JLR_Note 60a (19 July 2000)

The court held that a consecutive sentence is appropriate for escape from custody to adequately reflect the seriousness of the offence.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Powell
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
19 July 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
consecutive sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Escape From Custody, Sentencing, Consecutive Sentences
Criminal Law Escape From Custody Sentencing Consecutive Sentences

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Powell

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a consecutive sentence is appropriate for escape from custody

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that a consecutive sentence is appropriate for escape from custody to adequately reflect the seriousness of the offence.

Court Disposition

consecutive sentence imposed

Orders

  • Respondent to serve a consecutive sentence for escape from custody