AG v Carrel [2003] JRC 213 (21 November 2003)

AG v Carrel [2003] JRC 213 (21 November 2003)

Despite the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's significant period without dishonesty offences and efforts at rehabilitation justify a non-custodial sentence of community service instead of imprisonment.

Citation
[2003] JRC 213
Parties
Defendant: Carrel; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
21 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
community service order imposed
Legal Topics
Receiving Stolen Goods, Sentencing, Community Service
Criminal Law Receiving Stolen Goods Sentencing Community Service

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Parties

Carrel

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for receiving stolen goods
  2. 2 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the seriousness of the offence, the defendant's significant period without dishonesty offences and efforts at rehabilitation justify a non-custodial sentence of community service instead of imprisonment.

Court Disposition

community service order imposed

Orders

  • 210 hours of community service to be completed within twelve months
  • Failure to comply will result in imprisonment