AG -v- Baker [2007] JRC 111 (08 June 2007)

AG -v- Baker [2007] JRC 111 (08 June 2007)

A custodial sentence is required due to the seriousness and totality of the offending and the offender's demonstrated inability or unwillingness to comply with non-custodial sentences.

Citation
[2007] JRC 111
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 June 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Sentencing, Youth Detention

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple counts of burglary by a youth offender
  2. 2 Whether a non-custodial sentence is appropriate given prior non-compliance

Ratio Decidendi

A custodial sentence is required due to the seriousness and totality of the offending and the offender's demonstrated inability or unwillingness to comply with non-custodial sentences.

Court Disposition

custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 15 months' youth detention on Count 1
  • 18 months' youth detention on Count 2