1998/15 - AG v Crawford [1998] UR 15 (23 January 1998)

1998/15 - AG v Crawford [1998] UR 15 (23 January 1998)

The seriousness of the offences, aggravated by knowledge of the absence of occupiers, warranted substantial imprisonment, but a seven-year gap in the accused's record justified a slight reduction in sentence.

Citation
[1998] UR 15
Parties
Accused: Crawford; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 January 1998
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Burglary, Sentencing, Recidivism
Criminal Law Burglary Sentencing Recidivism

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 2 Authorities cited 3 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Crawford

Accused

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for multiple burglary offences
  2. 2 effect of prior good behaviour on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the offences, aggravated by knowledge of the absence of occupiers, warranted substantial imprisonment, but a seven-year gap in the accused's record justified a slight reduction in sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: twelve months imprisonment
  • Count 2: two years imprisonment concurrent