AG v Barton [2003] JRC 164 (18 September 2003)

AG v Barton [2003] JRC 164 (18 September 2003)

Barton breached the conditions of temporary release and the trust placed in him by the Prison Governor by entering a public house, warranting punishment; mitigating factors justified a reduced sentence.

Citation
[2003] JRC 164
Parties
Defendant: Barton; Prosecutor: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
18 September 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Breach of Temporary Release Conditions, Sentencing, Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Breach of Temporary Release Conditions Sentencing Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Barton

Defendant

Crown Advocate

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Barton breached the conditions of temporary release by entering a public house
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for breach of trust and court order

Ratio Decidendi

Barton breached the conditions of temporary release and the trust placed in him by the Prison Governor by entering a public house, warranting punishment; mitigating factors justified a reduced sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Sentenced to two months' imprisonment to run consecutively to current sentence