Bates v Att. Gen. [1985] JLR_Note 24a (10 April 1985)
The court found that special circumstances existed in this case, warranting a reduction in the sentence for larceny involving breach of trust.
- Parties
- Applicant: Bates; Respondent: Attorney General
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 10 April 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- sentence reduced
- Legal Topics
- Larceny, Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Mitigation
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Parties
Bates
Applicant
Attorney General
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether special circumstances justify a reduced sentence for larceny involving breach of trust
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that special circumstances existed in this case, warranting a reduction in the sentence for larceny involving breach of trust.
Court Disposition
sentence reduced
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