AG -v- Higham [2017] JRC 199 (24 November 2017)

AG -v- Higham [2017] JRC 199 (24 November 2017)

Concurrent sentences imposed for all counts, reflecting totality and seriousness of illegal entry, with reduced credit for late guilty plea and no mitigation due to prolific offending and lack of cooperation.

Citation
[2017] JRC 199
Parties
Prosecution: Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
24 November 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Illegal Entry, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Offences, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Insurance Offences, Fraud
Criminal Law Illegal Entry Larceny Motor Vehicle Offences Driving Whilst Disqualified Insurance Offences Fraud

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for multiple offences committed in a spree
  2. 2 seriousness of illegal entry into a private dwelling
  3. 3 credit for guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

Concurrent sentences imposed for all counts, reflecting totality and seriousness of illegal entry, with reduced credit for late guilty plea and no mitigation due to prolific offending and lack of cooperation.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • 3.5 years' imprisonment for Count 2
  • 3 months' imprisonment for Count 3