AG v Billingsley [2004] JRC 091 (21 May 2004)

AG v Billingsley [2004] JRC 091 (21 May 2004)

Despite mitigation, the seriousness of the breach of trust and the value of goods stolen require a custodial sentence. Mitigation justifies reduction from the Crown's recommended 2½ years to 2 years' imprisonment, including time already served.

Citation
[2004] JRC 091
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Billingsley
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Breach of Trust, Sentencing, Theft
Criminal Law Breach of Trust Sentencing Theft

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Billingsley

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for breach of trust involving theft from employer
  2. 2 Consideration of mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite mitigation, the seriousness of the breach of trust and the value of goods stolen require a custodial sentence. Mitigation justifies reduction from the Crown's recommended 2½ years to 2 years' imprisonment, including time already served.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment, including time already served in custody.