Att. Gen. v U [2011] JLR 812 (14 November 2011)

Att. Gen. v U [2011] JLR 812 (14 November 2011)

The sentence was determined based on the presence of multiple aggravating factors and the vulnerability of the victim, with no mitigating factors such as a guilty plea or remorse.

Citation
[2011] JLR 812
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: U
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 November 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Child Protection
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sentencing Child Protection

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

U

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple indecent assaults against a child
  2. 2 consideration of aggravating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was determined based on the presence of multiple aggravating factors and the vulnerability of the victim, with no mitigating factors such as a guilty plea or remorse.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • 5 years' imprisonment for 12 offences of indecent assault and procuring gross indecency against a child