AG -v- Cooper and G [2012] JRC 133A (06 July 2012)

AG -v- Cooper and G [2012] JRC 133A (06 July 2012)

Custodial sentences imposed due to repeated offending, breach of probation, and failure to respond to non-custodial measures; youth detention for G justified by persistent breaches and lack of engagement.

Citation
[2012] JRC 133A
Parties
Defendant: Cooper; Defendant: G
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Breaking and Entry, Larceny, Motoring Offences, Probation Breach, Youth Detention, Drug Possession
Criminal Law Breaking and Entry Larceny Motoring Offences Probation Breach Youth Detention Drug Possession

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Parties

Cooper

Defendant

G

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for repeat offences
  2. 2 Breach of probation
  3. 3 Appropriateness of custodial vs non-custodial sentences

Ratio Decidendi

Custodial sentences imposed due to repeated offending, breach of probation, and failure to respond to non-custodial measures; youth detention for G justified by persistent breaches and lack of engagement.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Cooper sentenced to total of 30 months' imprisonment and disqualification from driving for 3 years; sentences structured as concurrent and consecutive as specified.
  • G sentenced to total of 10 months' youth detention; sentences consecutive as specified.