AG -v- Anderton [2007] JRC 165 (31 August 2007)

AG -v- Anderton [2007] JRC 165 (31 August 2007)

Domestic burglary causing distress to occupants warrants serious custodial sentences; late guilty plea and remorse allow for some reduction, but poor compliance with probation and high risk of re-offending justify imprisonment.

Citation
[2007] JRC 165
Parties
Accused: Anderton; Accused: Marett; Prosecution: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
31 August 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Burglary, Larceny, Sentencing, Probation Breach, Alcohol Related Offences
Criminal Law Burglary Larceny Sentencing Probation Breach Alcohol Related Offences

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Parties

Anderton

Accused

Marett

Accused

Crown Advocate

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for domestic and commercial burglary
  2. 2 impact of alcohol on criminal behaviour
  3. 3 effect of remorse and guilty plea on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Domestic burglary causing distress to occupants warrants serious custodial sentences; late guilty plea and remorse allow for some reduction, but poor compliance with probation and high risk of re-offending justify imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Anderton sentenced to 2 years and 6 months imprisonment, including time in custody.
  • Count 2 reduced to 6 months' imprisonment (concurrent).