AG v D.R. [2023] JRC 002 (05 January 2023)

Given the high culpability, gross breach of trust, grooming, and severe psychological harm to two stepdaughters, substantial consecutive custodial sentences are warranted, with concurrent sentences for offences against each victim, and additional restraining and notification orders to protect the victims and the public.

Citation: [2023] JRC 002
Parties: Defendant: D. R.; Complainant: Miss A; Complainant: Miss B; Prosecutor: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 05 January 2023
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing Judgment After Jury Conviction
Outcome: convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics: Sexual Offences, Child Abuse, Sentencing, Breach of Trust, Psychological Harm

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Child Abuse Sentencing Breach of Trust Psychological Harm

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Parties

D. R.

Defendant

Miss A

Complainant

Miss B

Complainant

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment After Jury Conviction

Legal Issues

1 Appropriate sentence for sexual abuse of stepchildren
2 Application of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing
3 Whether sentences should be concurrent or consecutive

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

Imprisonment for 13 years (9 years concurrent on Counts 1-5, 8 years concurrent on Counts 6-8, 4 years concurrent on Counts 9-14, with sentences for Miss B consecutive to those for Miss A)
Restraining order prohibiting contact with Miss A, her daughter, and Miss B for an indeterminate period