AG v Haslam [2001] JRC 122 (25 May 2001)

AG v Haslam [2001] JRC 122 (25 May 2001)

Given the defendant's personal circumstances, lack of risk to life, and immediate admission of guilt, the sentence is reduced to 2 years' imprisonment.

Citation
[2001] JRC 122
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 May 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentence for arson
  2. 2 consideration of mitigation in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's personal circumstances, lack of risk to life, and immediate admission of guilt, the sentence is reduced to 2 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 2 years' imprisonment