Bevan v Att. Gen. [2003] JLR_Note 4 (17 January 2003)

The court considered whether the disparity in sentences between the appellant and the co-accused was justified by relevant differences in their roles or circumstances.

Parties: Appellant: Bevan; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 17 January 2003
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome: judgment not available
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Disparity Between Co Accused Sentences

Criminal Law Sentencing Disparity Between Co Accused Sentences

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Parties

Bevan

Appellant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether there was unjustified disparity between the sentences of co-accused and the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The court considered whether the disparity in sentences between the appellant and the co-accused was justified by relevant differences in their roles or circumstances.

Court Disposition

judgment not available