AG -v- R [2017] JRC 213 (15 December 2017)

AG -v- R [2017] JRC 213 (15 December 2017)

Given the seriousness of the offence but its position at the lower end of the scale, and considering the defendant's guilty plea and lack of relevant previous convictions, a non-custodial sentence with probation and community service is appropriate, alongside reporting restrictions and specific prohibitive orders.

Citation
[2017] JRC 213
Parties
Prosecutor: The Crown; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
15 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
non-custodial sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Probation, Community Service, Reporting Restrictions
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Sexual Offences Sentencing Probation Community Service Reporting Restrictions

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 sentencing for indecent assault on a minor
  2. 2 imposition of reporting restrictions
  3. 3 appropriateness of restrictive orders

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence but its position at the lower end of the scale, and considering the defendant's guilty plea and lack of relevant previous convictions, a non-custodial sentence with probation and community service is appropriate, alongside reporting restrictions and specific prohibitive orders.

Court Disposition

non-custodial sentence imposed

Orders

  • 5-year reporting restriction under Sexual Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010
  • prohibition from being alone with any female under 16 unless accompanied by an adult over 21 aware of offending history