AG v Swanston [1991] JRC 039 (08 March 1991)

AG v Swanston [1991] JRC 039 (08 March 1991)

The court found sufficient evidence to convict the respondent and determined the sentence based on the gravity of the offence and mitigating circumstances.

Citation
[1991] JRC 039
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Swanston
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 March 1991
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Prosecution, Sentencing

Case Brief

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Swanston

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether the respondent committed the alleged offence
  2. 2 appropriate sentence for the offence

Ratio Decidendi

The court found sufficient evidence to convict the respondent and determined the sentence based on the gravity of the offence and mitigating circumstances.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • respondent convicted
  • sentence imposed