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
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Swanston
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 whether the respondent committed the alleged offence
- 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
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