AG v Channing [2001] JRC 164 (27 July 2001)

AG v Channing [2001] JRC 164 (27 July 2001)

The court imposed concurrent sentences totaling 12 months' imprisonment, credited the defendant for time served on remand, and declined to impose a compensation order, finding it appropriate to conclude the matter without further penalty.

Citation
[2001] JRC 164
Parties
Respondent: Crown Advocate
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentences of imprisonment imposed, all concurrent, no compensation order, defendant released due to time served
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Imprisonment, Compensation Order, Remand Credit
Criminal Law Sentencing Imprisonment Compensation Order Remand Credit

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Parties

Crown Advocate

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for offences
  2. 2 whether to impose a compensation order

Ratio Decidendi

The court imposed concurrent sentences totaling 12 months' imprisonment, credited the defendant for time served on remand, and declined to impose a compensation order, finding it appropriate to conclude the matter without further penalty.

Court Disposition

sentences of imprisonment imposed, all concurrent, no compensation order, defendant released due to time served

Orders

  • 1 week's imprisonment on count 2, concurrent with 1 week's imprisonment on count 3
  • 2 months' imprisonment on count 5, concurrent with 2 months' imprisonment on count 6