AG v Channing [2001] JRC 184 (17 August 2001)

AG v Channing [2001] JRC 184 (17 August 2001)

The seriousness of the defendant's fraudulent conduct, the harm caused to victims and hire purchase companies, and lack of mitigation from a guilty plea necessitate a custodial sentence of 21 months and a five-year director disqualification.

Citation
[2001] JRC 184
Parties
Defendant: Channing; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Fraud, Director Disqualification, Sentencing
Criminal Law Company Law Fraud Director Disqualification Sentencing

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Parties

Channing

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant's fraudulent sale of cars warrants a custodial sentence
  2. 2 Whether mitigation factors justify a non-custodial sentence
  3. 3 Appropriate length of imprisonment and ancillary orders

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the defendant's fraudulent conduct, the harm caused to victims and hire purchase companies, and lack of mitigation from a guilty plea necessitate a custodial sentence of 21 months and a five-year director disqualification.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 21 months' imprisonment on counts 1, 2, 4-9, 11 and 12 (concurrent)
  • 18 months' imprisonment on counts 13-15 (concurrent)