AG -v- D [2015] JRC 123 (05 June 2015)

AG -v- D [2015] JRC 123 (05 June 2015)

The seriousness and impact of the sexual offences against young children necessitate a custodial sentence, notwithstanding mitigation for youth, lack of previous convictions, and guilty plea.

Citation
[2015] JRC 123
Parties
Defendant: D; Prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 June 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sex Offences, Sentencing, Notification Requirements, Restraining Orders
Criminal Law Sex Offences Sentencing Notification Requirements Restraining Orders

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Parties

D

Defendant

Crown

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for indecent assault and procuring gross indecency against children
  2. 2 application of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 notification requirements
  3. 3 whether restraining orders should be imposed

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness and impact of the sexual offences against young children necessitate a custodial sentence, notwithstanding mitigation for youth, lack of previous convictions, and guilty plea.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Placed on sex offenders register for minimum 5 years with notification requirements under Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010
  • Application for restraining orders adjourned pending JFCAS report