AG v Dewhurst [2007] JRC 098 (10 May 2007)

AG v Dewhurst [2007] JRC 098 (10 May 2007)

The sentence reflects the seriousness and foreseeability of the consequences of arson, with mitigation for guilty plea and remorse, but no reduction for the opening of the fire door.

Citation
[2007] JRC 098
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Victim: Royal Hotel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
10 May 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing, Mitigation
Criminal Law Arson Sentencing Mitigation

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Royal Hotel

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for arson
  2. 2 Foreseeability of consequences
  3. 3 Mitigation for guilty plea and remorse

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence reflects the seriousness and foreseeability of the consequences of arson, with mitigation for guilty plea and remorse, but no reduction for the opening of the fire door.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 1 week's imprisonment on Count 1
  • 3.5 years' imprisonment on Count 3, consecutive